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MDP Sounds Alarm Over Muizzu Administration’s Legislative Agenda

MDP Sounds Alarm Over Muizzu Administration’s Legislative Agenda

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised concerns over the government's legislative agenda, which includes over 200 bills: 78 new bills and amendments to 135 existing laws, plus repealing or amending 26 outdated laws. MP Mauroof Zakir questioned the logic of amending laws not yet enforced. Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced plans to amend the Constitution to strengthen state administration, cap the number of MPs, and change the Judicial Services Commission composition. MDP, despite having fewer seats, pledged to scrutinize the proposals. The agenda spans many sectors including constitutional, anti-corruption, and environmental protection.

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised concerns over the government's legislative agenda, which includes over 200 bills: 78 new bills and amendments to 135 existing laws, plus repealing or amending 26 outdated laws. MP Mauroof Zakir questioned the logic of amending laws not yet enforced. Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced plans to amend the Constitution to strengthen state administration, cap the number of MPs, and change the Judicial Services Commission composition. MDP, despite having fewer seats, pledged to scrutinize the proposals. The agenda spans many sectors including constitutional, anti-corruption, and environmental protection.

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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised concerns over the government's legislative agenda, which includes over 200 bills: 78 new bills and amendments to 135 existing laws, plus repealing or amending 26 outdated laws. MP Mauroof Zakir questioned the logic of amending laws not yet enforced. Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced plans to amend the Constitution to strengthen state administration, cap the number of MPs, and change the Judicial Services Commission composition. MDP, despite having fewer seats, pledged to scrutinize the proposals. The agenda spans many sectors including constitutional, anti-corruption, and environmental protection.

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