Parliament Passes Bill to Merge Elections Amid Opposition Boycott
Parliament on Tuesday passed a government-backed bill to amend the Constitution and hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same...
Committee Clears Bill in Five Minutes to Merge Elections, Cut Parliament Term
The government’s bill to amend the Constitution to hold parliamentary and presidential elections together passed a parliamentary committee in five...
Mariya Didi Calls for Staggered Parliamentary Elections to Restore Checks on Presidency
Former defence minister Mariya Ahmed Didi on Monday called for constitutional reform to stagger parliamentary elections, warning that the current...
Fayyaz Warns Against Electoral Reform that Limits Voters’ Voices
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised the government’s push for electoral reform, warning...
Human Rights Commission Highlights Issues in Parliamentary Election Process
The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has released a report detailing several issues observed during the recent parliamentary elections,...
MDP to Analyse Election Losses; No Leadership Resignations Planned
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced its decision to undertake a comprehensive assessment to determine the reasons behind its...
Elections Commission Finalises Parliamentary Election Results
The Elections Commission (EC) has begun publishing the official results of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, confirming the earlier announced preliminary figures....
PNC Expands Parliamentary Supermajority: Seven Independent Members-Elect Join Ranks
Seven independent MPs who were victorious in Sunday’s parliamentary elections have joined the People’s National Congress (PNC), further cementing the...
President Muizzu Vows Decisive Governance, National Unity in Wake of Parliamentary Election Victory
Speaking to supporters following the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC)’s massive electoral win in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, President Dr Mohamed...
International Observers Commend Parliamentary Election Arrangements
International observers have praised the organisation and peaceful execution of the 2024 parliamentary elections, overseen by the Elections Commission (EC)....
