The political climate in the Maldives has grown tense following controversial remarks by opposition leaders, which have sparked public outrage and condemnation. The comments, made during recent rallies, have been interpreted as incitement to violence against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The first incident occurred on December 7 in Kulhudhuffushi City, where an opposition speaker compared President Muizzu’s constitutional reforms to the actions of former President Mohamed Amin Didi, who faced a violent death at the hands of protesters in 1954. The speaker implied that President Muizzu might face a similar fate if he continued "meddling with the Constitution."

Adding to the controversy, MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail made remarks during a December 9 rally, stating that "when people are treated poorly, the reaction will be similar to how it was with President Amin Didi." Fayyaz further suggested that Maldivian politics operates on these historical lessons.

The comments prompted strong criticism, including from Dr. Farah Faizal, the granddaughter of President Amin Didi and a former diplomat. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she condemned the rhetoric, writing, “We can never justify extrajudicial killing of anyone, irrespective of the circumstances. Our religion Islam does not permit it. If this is the official stand of MDP, I am horrified. This was not the MDP I know that stood for people's basic rights, including the right to life.”

The escalating rhetoric has drawn concern from both government officials and citizens as tensions rise ahead of an opposition rally scheduled for Tuesday evening. Observers have called for calm, urging all parties to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue.

The situation underscores the volatility of Maldivian politics and raises questions about the tone of opposition discourse as the country navigates critical constitutional and governance challenges.