Umar calls for death penalty to drug smugglers

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Presidential candidate of Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) has said under his leadership that death penalty will be given to all who smuggle drugs in Maldives and that it will be the case even if his son or daughter is the offender.

He made the statement while speaking to the islanders of Mahibadhoo of Alif Dhaalu atoll. In addition to death penalty for drug smugglers, Umar also said he will introduce death sentence to convicted murderers. He further he will not provide these hardened criminals to stay in jail and lead comfortable lives.

Speaking to the people of Himendhoo of Alif Alif atoll, Umar said development in Maldives is directly connected to population consolidation. Umar promised that under his leadership a workable population consolidation program will be introduced.

Umar said the political scenario is constantly changing with the introduction of more and more political parties and more and more people gaining membership and as the election draws nearer. He said the Jumhoory coalition formed by Adhaalath Party (AP) , Maldives National Congress(MNC) , and Jumhoory Party(JP) was a shock to other parties and that it is likely others will follow suit. There is widespread speculation that it will be IDP that will join the coalition next.

The campaign trip of Umar aimed at all the inhabited islands of Ari atolls was shortened due bad weather, IDP reports. IDP has yet to reveal when the trip will commence again.

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