Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:54
Paper No. 5847 Dated 18-Dec-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
On 15th December, President Yameen sacked the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ahmed Faiz and another Judge Muthasim Adnan on the recommendation of the Judicial Commission and approved by the Majlis all within a space of five days.
Article 154 of the Constitution states that a judge can be removed only after the Judicial Service Commission finds the judge to be guilt of gross incompetence or misconduct.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 09:51
Paper No. 5841 Dated 9-Dec-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
Since September this year, former President Nasheed has been repeatedly pointing out that “Radical Islam” is getting very strong in Maldives. He made another significant observation recently that the strength of radical Islamists is increasing in the military and the Police. This should be of concern not only to Maldives, but also two of its neighbouring countries- India and Sri Lanka.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 09:19
Paper No. 5821 Dated 14-Nov-2014
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
In reply to a question by the opposition MP Ahmed Nashid whether joining the Chinese initiative of Maritime Silk Route would adversely affect the relations with the neighbouring countries, the Foreign Minister Dunya said that Maldives, as an independent and sovereign nation, is not obliged to consult other countries before making foreign policy.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 10:41
Paper No. 5805 Dated 16-Oct-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
It may be recalled that the Judiciary in Maldives on the eve of the parliamentary polls in March this year framed charges against the Chairman of the Election Commission and his deputy with contempt of court and went on to dismiss them from their jobs.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 09:43
Paper No. 5761 Dated 7-Aug-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
A country that is still struggling with its democratic credentials, it was a surprise to see President Yameen threatening the main opposition for criticising his policies which he says amounts to a threat to Maldivian independence!
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 09:36
Paper No. 5740 Dated 7-Jul-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
One cannot but admire the way former President Gayoom has worked himself up to become the most powerful person in Maldives once again. Perhaps in the South Asian context there is no political leader who is as wily as Gayoom. In his own subtle and quiet manner he has smoothly regained his former position without creating any major controversy!
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 06/02/2014 - 09:33
Paper No.5714 Dated 2-Jun-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
It was not a surprise that Gasim’s Jumhooree party was removed from the ruling coalition on 28th of May when Gasim contested for the post of the Speaker of the New Majlis (national parliament) that assembled after the elections.
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