Ex-President Solih Calls for Swift Passage of Anti-Defection Bill

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urged the incumbent parliament to expedite the passage of an anti-defection bill drafted by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The bill was introduced on 22 February by MP Ahmed Abdulla. Solih spoke at the launch of MDP's parliamentary campaign, where the party fielded 90 candidates. Solih emphasized the need to protect fundamental rights and party allegiance. He also announced he would not contest for party presidency to allow new leadership. Abdulla Shahid was elected party president uncontested.

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urged the incumbent parliament to expedite the passage of an anti-defection bill drafted by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The bill was introduced on 22 February by MP Ahmed Abdulla. Solih spoke at the launch of MDP's parliamentary campaign, where the party fielded 90 candidates. Solih emphasized the need to protect fundamental rights and party allegiance. He also announced he would not contest for party presidency to allow new leadership. Abdulla Shahid was elected party president uncontested.

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urged the incumbent parliament to expedite the passage of an anti-defection bill drafted by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The bill was introduced on 22 February by MP Ahmed Abdulla. Solih spoke at the launch of MDP's parliamentary campaign, where the party fielded 90 candidates. Solih emphasized the need to protect fundamental rights and party allegiance. He also announced he would not contest for party presidency to allow new leadership. Abdulla Shahid was elected party president uncontested.

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