In series of tweets, Sheikh Rasheed said political differences and hate have become a threat to national security. Criticism and mocking are two different things, he added.
Terming poverty, the biggest problem of the country, the former interior minister said the incumbent rules have increased the number of cabinet members despite the crunch economic situation of the country.
The foreign reserves of the country have also plunged to a record low. People are unable to pay their electricity bills, medicines and edible items.