Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) today announced an eight-member advisory panel in a move to strengthen the party and provide technical assistance in holding the government accountable.
Speaking at the ceremony held this morning at Nasandura Palace Hotel to inaugurate the panel, Leader Ahmed Thasmeen Ali highlighted the importance of utilising technical expertise in outlining the details of the manifesto.
Thasmeen stressed that the inauguration of the advisory panel opens a new chapter in the party’s history where it would get technical assistance of experts. He also acknowledged the need to strengthen its works in order to carry out its responsibilities and remain as a strong political party.
The panel consists of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Lecturer Dr Mohamed Saud who serves as Advisor on Human Resources, General Surgeon at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Dr Mohamed Solih as Advisor on Health Services, former Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) Board Director Thoriq Ibrahim as Advisor on Construction and Infrastructure, former Deputy Tourism Minister Abdul Hameed Zakariya as Advisor on Foreign Services.
Former Television Maldives (TVM) CEO Ali Halid serves as Advisor on Media and Communication, former Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) Managing Director Ibrahim Athif Shakoor as Advisor on Public Enterprises, former Assistant Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz as Advisor on Law and Order, and Lecturer at Faculty of Education/Maldives College of Higher Education (MCHE) Muhsina Mohamed as Advisor on School Education.
Thasmeen admitted that the party weakened after the defeat in the 2008 presidential election but said it was able to remain as a strong opposition party because of the technical experts in the party who have different opinions and skills.
The DRP Leader reiterated that the public’s hopes are linked to the party’s works. The party in its capacity as the main opposition party is responsible to hold the government accountable, he added.
Noting that only DRP is capable of defeating the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the upcoming elections, Thasmeen said the party should prepare for the 2013 presidential election in a responsible manner.
“The responsibilities have increased as the current government does not listen to the people, does not accept the norms, and does not respect the laws and regulations. In order to produce a positive outcome we have huge challenges ahead,” he said.
Thasmeen said the party would need its technical experts to assist the councillors. The party is also working on creating a “policy think-tank” aimed at the intellectuals within the party, he added.
“I would like to inform to you that a policy think-tank comprising of several intellectual youths will be formed and announced soon. This is also part of our efforts to get the involvement of experts in our party,” he said.
Thasmeen noted that the think-tank would lay a foundation for people who are not DRP members to work according to the philosophies of the party. He further assured that DRP is open for everyone to serve in areas such as religion, politics, economy, and social issues.
Speaking at the ceremony held this morning at Nasandura Palace Hotel to inaugurate the panel, Leader Ahmed Thasmeen Ali highlighted the importance of utilising technical expertise in outlining the details of the manifesto.
Thasmeen stressed that the inauguration of the advisory panel opens a new chapter in the party’s history where it would get technical assistance of experts. He also acknowledged the need to strengthen its works in order to carry out its responsibilities and remain as a strong political party.
The panel consists of Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Lecturer Dr Mohamed Saud who serves as Advisor on Human Resources, General Surgeon at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Dr Mohamed Solih as Advisor on Health Services, former Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) Board Director Thoriq Ibrahim as Advisor on Construction and Infrastructure, former Deputy Tourism Minister Abdul Hameed Zakariya as Advisor on Foreign Services.
Former Television Maldives (TVM) CEO Ali Halid serves as Advisor on Media and Communication, former Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) Managing Director Ibrahim Athif Shakoor as Advisor on Public Enterprises, former Assistant Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz as Advisor on Law and Order, and Lecturer at Faculty of Education/Maldives College of Higher Education (MCHE) Muhsina Mohamed as Advisor on School Education.
Thasmeen admitted that the party weakened after the defeat in the 2008 presidential election but said it was able to remain as a strong opposition party because of the technical experts in the party who have different opinions and skills.
The DRP Leader reiterated that the public’s hopes are linked to the party’s works. The party in its capacity as the main opposition party is responsible to hold the government accountable, he added.
Noting that only DRP is capable of defeating the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the upcoming elections, Thasmeen said the party should prepare for the 2013 presidential election in a responsible manner.
“The responsibilities have increased as the current government does not listen to the people, does not accept the norms, and does not respect the laws and regulations. In order to produce a positive outcome we have huge challenges ahead,” he said.
Thasmeen said the party would need its technical experts to assist the councillors. The party is also working on creating a “policy think-tank” aimed at the intellectuals within the party, he added.
“I would like to inform to you that a policy think-tank comprising of several intellectual youths will be formed and announced soon. This is also part of our efforts to get the involvement of experts in our party,” he said.
Thasmeen noted that the think-tank would lay a foundation for people who are not DRP members to work according to the philosophies of the party. He further assured that DRP is open for everyone to serve in areas such as religion, politics, economy, and social issues.
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