Ali Azim Elected PG Leader of The Democrats

Ali Azim, MP for Central Henveiru, was unanimously elected as the parliamentary group leader of The Democrats, a new party formed by dissenting members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Ahmed Zahir and Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde) were appointed deputy leaders, Mohamed Waheed (Wadde) as secretary-general, and Mohamed Rasheed as whip. Azim's separation from MDP in May catalyzed the party's formation. Former MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed stepped down in June and joined The Democrats in July. The party holds minority status in Parliament, and Azim became the minority leader. The Democrats placed third in the first round of presidential elections, making them a coveted ally for MDP and the main opposition coalition PPM-PNC for the upcoming runoff.

Ali Azim, MP for Central Henveiru, was unanimously elected as the parliamentary group leader of The Democrats, a new party formed by dissenting members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Ahmed Zahir and Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde) were appointed deputy leaders, Mohamed Waheed (Wadde) as secretary-general, and Mohamed Rasheed as whip. Azim's separation from MDP in May catalyzed the party's formation. Former MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed stepped down in June and joined The Democrats in July. The party holds minority status in Parliament, and Azim became the minority leader. The Democrats placed third in the first round of presidential elections, making them a coveted ally for MDP and the main opposition coalition PPM-PNC for the upcoming runoff.

Ali Azim, MP for Central Henveiru, was unanimously elected as the parliamentary group leader of The Democrats, a new party formed by dissenting members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Ahmed Zahir and Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde) were appointed deputy leaders, Mohamed Waheed (Wadde) as secretary-general, and Mohamed Rasheed as whip. Azim's separation from MDP in May catalyzed the party's formation. Former MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed stepped down in June and joined The Democrats in July. The party holds minority status in Parliament, and Azim became the minority leader. The Democrats placed third in the first round of presidential elections, making them a coveted ally for MDP and the main opposition coalition PPM-PNC for the upcoming runoff.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of politics.