Political parties condemn encouraging arson attack on Indian High Commission

Many political parties have condemned encouraging an arson attack on Indian High Commission in the Maldives by opposition PPM member Abbas Adil Riza.

Abbas, in a tweet, alleged that arson was committed at Addu City during the unrest by members of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on February 8, 2012 after then-President Mohamed Nasheed’s government was overthrown, was on the orders of India. Noting that revenge has yet to be taken over the matter, Abbas called to set ablaze the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.

MDP, Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), and Maldives Third-Way Democrats (MTD) have since issued statements expressing concern over the remarks.

In a tweet, ruling MDP condemned the encouragement of arson attack in the strongest terms and called on authorities to investigate the matter.

“MDP also condemns the opposition’s continuous effort to incite violence and hatred towards friendly nations,” the tweet also read.

Abbas Adil, during former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration, served as the Customers Commissioner and the Trade Representative of Maldives to Malaysia.

During a live broadcast of Channel 13 previously, Abbas had encouraged setting ablaze President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s body.