Ruling MDP Gears to Become Opposition Party in Parliament
Despite an earlier recommendation not to appoint MPs from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) as chairs of key committees, the...
Turmoil in Parliament: No-Confidence Saga Rejuvenated
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has once again filed a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed. The...
MDP to Resubmit No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Nasheed
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Parliamentary Group on Sunday decided to re-table the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. The...
Proposed Referendum on Maldivian Governance System Faces Multiple Hurdles
Uncertainty surrounds the proposed referendum on changing the governance system in the Maldives, as lawmakers and the Elections Commission (EC)...
Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Change Governance System Hits Snag
The Democrats have submitted a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating the need for a second referendum on changes to...
Six New Constituencies Added for 2024 Parliamentary Elections, Total Seats Rise to 93
The Elections Commission (EC) has announced the parliamentary make-up for the 2024 parliamentary elections, which would see six additional seats...
A Brief Look at Parliamentary Paper on Proposed Changes to Maldives’ Governance System
The Parliament has put forth a paper proposing comprehensive changes to the system of governance from a presidential system to...
EC Ready for Referendum, Requires Additional Parliamentary Clarification
The Elections Commission (EC) has said it is ready to conduct a governance referendum on 29 October in accordance with...
Parliament Approves Referendum to Shift System of Governance
The Parliament has approved a resolution for a public referendum to change the system of governance from a presidential to...
13 Seats for The Democrats, Azim Named PG and Minority Leader
With all 13 members who splintered from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to form The Democrats now officially updated in...
