MP Shiyan Returns to Fold, Re-Joins MDP

MP Hassan Shiyan has left the Democrats and rejoined the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), citing the collective will of his Thoddoo constituency and his belief that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will deliver on pledges. With Shiyan's return, MDP now controls 64 percent of parliamentary seats. Shiyan initially sided with Speaker Mohamed Nasheed during the MDP split. Other MPs like Yasir Abdul Latheef have also rejoined, bringing council members with them.

MP Hassan Shiyan has left the Democrats and rejoined the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), citing the collective will of his Thoddoo constituency and his belief that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will deliver on pledges. With Shiyan's return, MDP now controls 64 percent of parliamentary seats. Shiyan initially sided with Speaker Mohamed Nasheed during the MDP split. Other MPs like Yasir Abdul Latheef have also rejoined, bringing council members with them.

MP Hassan Shiyan has left the Democrats and rejoined the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), citing the collective will of his Thoddoo constituency and his belief that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will deliver on pledges. With Shiyan's return, MDP now controls 64 percent of parliamentary seats. Shiyan initially sided with Speaker Mohamed Nasheed during the MDP split. Other MPs like Yasir Abdul Latheef have also rejoined, bringing council members with them.

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