Let’s take a look at both sides.
(1) Adhaalath: Claims to uphold and defend Islam. Gasim, meanwhile runs one of the biggest alcohol and pork selling/distribution operations in the Maldives. Is there a contradiction here?
(2) Adhaalath: Do not favour a broad based educational curriculum, but gives focus to religious education, i.e. in the style of Madhrasaas. Gasim, lacks any sort of verifiable educational qualifications. So, both sides are probably on common ground in terms of educational priorities.
(3) Adhaalath: Claims to keep the country clear of foreign influence. But they are quite happy to introduce and extend questionable, cultural ideas borrowed from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and elsewhere. These include the treatment of women as second class citizens and even denying girls the same educational opportunities as boys.
Gasim, meanwhile is in the business of bringing in foreigners to the country and benefiting from them. He has also recently signed up to some ventures with American corporates and the American Ambassador was at his side on a recent event, pouring glory over Gasim for his ties with America. Clearly, no foreign influence there, is there?
(4) Adhaalath: One of the most anti-Semitic group of people in the country. Gasim, as mentioned above is fostering closer ties with America, the unequivocal big daddy of Israel. Is there a contradiction there?
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