Mahendra Chaudhry
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Fiji High Court Sets Four-Day Defamation Trial in Suva for Prasad-Chaudhry Facebook Posts Dispute
Fiji’s High Court prepares for a four-day defamation hearing between former finance minister Biman Prasad and veteran politician Mahendra Chaudhry, sparked by disputed social-media posts. The case opens on November 23, testing how online statements impact reputations at the highest levels.
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Chaudhry Demands Fuel-Price Relief as Fiji Regulator Faces Criticism Over Opaque Hike
Fiji’s Labour Party leader blasts the latest fuel price hike as a “callous betrayal,” urging urgent government action and a transparent rationale. He questions regulators’ decisions and pushes for a quick review of the fuel tax scheme to shield households and businesses. As the debate heats up, critics demand clarity on why prices are rising…
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Fiji Labour Party condemns GCC plan to reserve Fijian for iTaukei and drop secular protections
Fiji’s constitutional debate heats up as proposals from the Great Council of Chiefs touch on national identity and religious protections. Labour leader Mahendra Chaudhry condemns moves to reserve the name “Fijian” for iTaukei and to remove secular guarantees, urging a modern, inclusive charter for all citizens. As the review moves forward, the clash over identity…
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Chaudhry Urges Parliament to Authorise Fiji Constitution Review, Rejects Unilateral Government Move
Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry questions the government’s plan to appoint a Constitution review commission, insisting Parliament must authorize the process and approve its terms of reference. He cites the 1997 precedent and warns that unilateral action could undermine the country’s constitutional legitimacy.