President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reiterated the Government's commitment to not seeking politically motivated revenge. He made the remarks during his Presidential Address at the inaugural session of the People’s Majlis this year. This was President Dr Muizzu’s first Presidential Address in Parliament since his inception as President.

In today’s Presidential Address, the President emphasised that punishing people based on their political beliefs is against his Administration’s values, reiterating his commitment to upholding the rule of law. He additionally pledged that he would not interfere with the judiciary and would take immediate action if any Government Official was found exerting such influence.

Further in hs speech President Dr Muizzu highlighted the Government's focal policy to reduce crime and detailed plans to modernise the prison system to provide inmates with a compassionate environment for rehabilitation. He reaffirmed his commitment to end de facto arrest, which includes indefinite detention for various offences. He additionally stated that amendments to the law would be introduced during the upcoming Parliamentary session.