Qasim Ibrahim Resigns - What's Next?

Home minister Gasim Ibrahim's resignation comes after heavy criticism over the police confrontation with the peaceful protestors at Reethi Rah resort on his orders. And the reason for his resignation as stated by him was the failure to release funds for the improvement of prisons by the Ministry of Finance and due to other such issues. However, it's crystal clear that this was not the reason for his resignation. He could not face the pressure and finally had to give in. And perhaps he has other plans too. It's funny how Qasim Ibrahim gives resignation each time. Don't you think so?

Now the question is whether we should consider this as a good or bad sign for the government.

This could mean that other such resignations would follow in the subsequent days, from people who are loyal to Qasim, thereby creating friction in the quick progress for a stable government and for the implementing of its policies. Also there would be the uncertainity of having a majority in the upcoming parliament for the MDP led government. This could mean a huge blow for MDP in its failure to deliver it's promises for the people. Without a clear majority, there will be no quarantee for any of the governments policies to be passed in the majlis.

On the other hand, Qasim Ibrahim's resignation could be a good sign for the MDP led government since alot of people don't accept Qasim Ibrahim as a competent person for such a post and also because he is a wealthy businessman who could have a major influence over the governments policies, specially over the tourism industry. People don't trust Qasim Ibrahim anymore and are doubtful of his intentions. Well, whatever his intentions are, the incident that happened in Reethi Rah resort have once and for all, ruined his bid for presidency.

Dr. Hassan Saeed is a figure who has a strong influence over the government and the reason why he did not take up a Ministerial post shows that his bid for presidency is stronger than ever. Dr. Hassan is already busy forming his own political party and only time would tell when Dr. Hassan, Dr. Jameel and Dr. Shaheed would make their move to destroy MDPs image inorder to win public support for their party to win the Parliamentry and Presidendial Election. They are just waiting for the right moment.

From all that is happening, it seems that it would be a long winding road for a stable government. So much for the Gaumee Iththihaadh!

It is obvious that there would be huge challenges for HEP Mohamed Nasheed in the days to come.

One can only imagine what lies ahead for the new government.