Public Outcry Over Ex-Parliamentarians’ Allowances Sparks #StopFormerMpBenefits Movement

A social media movement using #StopFormerMpBenefits has emerged in the Maldives criticizing financial benefits for former MPs. Current legislation grants former MPs who served at least one term a monthly allowance of 30% of the parliamentary salary (45% for two terms) after age 55, ceasing if they take another state position. Critics, including former MP Ahmed Faris Maumoon, argue these benefits are excessive. The 20th parliamentary term began with 76 of 87 former MPs not re-elected, meaning many will still receive allowances. No current MP or party has publicly supported revocation.

A social media movement using #StopFormerMpBenefits has emerged in the Maldives criticizing financial benefits for former MPs. Current legislation grants former MPs who served at least one term a monthly allowance of 30% of the parliamentary salary (45% for two terms) after age 55, ceasing if they take another state position. Critics, including former MP Ahmed Faris Maumoon, argue these benefits are excessive. The 20th parliamentary term began with 76 of 87 former MPs not re-elected, meaning many will still receive allowances. No current MP or party has publicly supported revocation.

A social media movement using #StopFormerMpBenefits has emerged in the Maldives criticizing financial benefits for former MPs. Current legislation grants former MPs who served at least one term a monthly allowance of 30% of the parliamentary salary (45% for two terms) after age 55, ceasing if they take another state position. Critics, including former MP Ahmed Faris Maumoon, argue these benefits are excessive. The 20th parliamentary term began with 76 of 87 former MPs not re-elected, meaning many will still receive allowances. No current MP or party has publicly supported revocation.

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