President Muizzu proposes reserved seats for youth and women in Majlis

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu proposed reserving 10% of parliamentary seats for youth and 10% for women during the 'Expresso with President' event. He noted the current Majlis has 93 members and wants to halt further increases. He suggested a lottery system similar to women's representation in local councils. The proposal requires legislative amendments and has received both support and differing opinions.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu proposed reserving 10% of parliamentary seats for youth and 10% for women during the 'Expresso with President' event. He noted the current Majlis has 93 members and wants to halt further increases. He suggested a lottery system similar to women's representation in local councils. The proposal requires legislative amendments and has received both support and differing opinions.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu proposed reserving 10% of parliamentary seats for youth and 10% for women during the 'Expresso with President' event. He noted the current Majlis has 93 members and wants to halt further increases. He suggested a lottery system similar to women's representation in local councils. The proposal requires legislative amendments and has received both support and differing opinions.

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