A member of the People's Majlis has said the current government has received a total of MVR 230 billion in budget allocations so far, compared with MVR 182 billion for the previous MDP administration.
The comparison was made during a discussion of fiscal policy. The MP noted that the figures cover the full periods of the respective governments.
Finance Ministry officials have emphasised that capital expenditure is being prioritised for infrastructure projects that match public expectations. The 2027 budget presentation highlighted this focus.
Opposition members have questioned the pace of project delivery and the level of borrowing. The government maintains that the larger allocation reflects both inflation and an expanded development programme.
Detailed breakdowns of recurrent versus capital spending are published in the annual budget documents. Further debate is expected when the full budget is examined in committee.
No official response to the specific comparison has been issued by the Ministry of Finance.
