The Maldivian Democratic Party’s National Council has passed a resolution opposing the Ras Malé project despite former President Mohamed Nasheed declaring his full support for the development.
The council’s decision signals a more confrontational stance against the government’s flagship reclamation and leasing deal with Eagle Hills. The party is expected to pursue legislative and public campaign measures, including possible street protests if the agreement proceeds without a referendum.
Nasheed has warned that the party is drifting from its founding principles. The resolution highlights growing tensions within the opposition over how to respond to the proposed 99-year lease of 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu without an acquisition fee or land rent.
The government maintains that new legislation will be introduced to enable the commercial terms already signed in September.
