MDP Pledges ‘Responsible Opposition’ Despite Electoral Setback

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) acknowledged its defeat in the 2024 parliamentary elections and congratulated the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) on its substantial victory. Preliminary results show PNC winning 68 seats while MDP secured about 12, a sharp decline from its 2019 supermajority. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail expressed gratitude to campaign workers and pledged responsible opposition. Abdulla Shahid, MDP President, echoed this commitment. The election saw record-low voter turnout of 75% among 284,663 eligible voters, compared to 81.32% in 2019.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) acknowledged its defeat in the 2024 parliamentary elections and congratulated the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) on its substantial victory. Preliminary results show PNC winning 68 seats while MDP secured about 12, a sharp decline from its 2019 supermajority. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail expressed gratitude to campaign workers and pledged responsible opposition. Abdulla Shahid, MDP President, echoed this commitment. The election saw record-low voter turnout of 75% among 284,663 eligible voters, compared to 81.32% in 2019.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) acknowledged its defeat in the 2024 parliamentary elections and congratulated the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) on its substantial victory. Preliminary results show PNC winning 68 seats while MDP secured about 12, a sharp decline from its 2019 supermajority. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail expressed gratitude to campaign workers and pledged responsible opposition. Abdulla Shahid, MDP President, echoed this commitment. The election saw record-low voter turnout of 75% among 284,663 eligible voters, compared to 81.32% in 2019.

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