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MP Saleem elected as Deputy Speaker with overwhelming support

MP for Eydhafushi Constituency Ahmed Saleem (RedWave Salim) was elected as Deputy Speaker (Vice-President) of the Parliament with overwhelming support, receiving 62 votes against MP Hussain Ziyad's 10 votes. Two votes were invalid. The post became vacant after former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim resigned hours before a scheduled session that would have considered a no-confidence motion against him. After the election, the session was adjourned.

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MP for Eydhafushi Constituency Ahmed Saleem (RedWave Salim) was elected as Deputy Speaker (Vice-President) of the Parliament with overwhelming support, receiving 62 votes against MP Hussain Ziyad's 10 votes. Two votes were invalid. The post became vacant after former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim resigned hours before a scheduled session that would have considered a no-confidence motion against him. After the election, the session was adjourned.

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