Aslam Elected New Speaker of Parliament

Hithadhoo North MP Mohamed Aslam, former Majority Leader for the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been elected as Speaker of the Parliament. He defeated The Democrats' Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim with 53 votes against 23, from 76 MPs. Aslam is the first individual from Addu to hold the speaker position, succeeding Mohamed Nasheed who resigned after weeks of parliamentary deadlock. Aslam pledged to work collaboratively and uphold the rights of lawmakers and the Maldivian people.

Hithadhoo North MP Mohamed Aslam, former Majority Leader for the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been elected as Speaker of the Parliament. He defeated The Democrats' Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim with 53 votes against 23, from 76 MPs. Aslam is the first individual from Addu to hold the speaker position, succeeding Mohamed Nasheed who resigned after weeks of parliamentary deadlock. Aslam pledged to work collaboratively and uphold the rights of lawmakers and the Maldivian people.

Hithadhoo North MP Mohamed Aslam, former Majority Leader for the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been elected as Speaker of the Parliament. He defeated The Democrats' Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim with 53 votes against 23, from 76 MPs. Aslam is the first individual from Addu to hold the speaker position, succeeding Mohamed Nasheed who resigned after weeks of parliamentary deadlock. Aslam pledged to work collaboratively and uphold the rights of lawmakers and the Maldivian people.

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