Internal Strife Engulfs PNC-PPM Coalition Following Exclusion of Candidates From Parliamentary Primaries

Internal strife engulfs the ruling PNC-PPM coalition in the Maldives after the PPM leadership excluded certain candidates from parliamentary primaries. This led to accusations against the leadership and a verbal confrontation at party headquarters. President Mohamed Muizzu reversed the decision, allowing all candidates to participate. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, PNC Chairperson, announced the reversal on social media. The PNC initially defended the exclusion, citing incitement of internal strife. Some excluded candidates plan to contest as independents or resigned from the party. The primaries are scheduled for 27 January, with parliamentary elections on 17 March. The exclusion targeted those backing former President Abdulla Yameen, widening a rift between Yameen and Muizzu.

Internal strife engulfs the ruling PNC-PPM coalition in the Maldives after the PPM leadership excluded certain candidates from parliamentary primaries. This led to accusations against the leadership and a verbal confrontation at party headquarters. President Mohamed Muizzu reversed the decision, allowing all candidates to participate. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, PNC Chairperson, announced the reversal on social media. The PNC initially defended the exclusion, citing incitement of internal strife. Some excluded candidates plan to contest as independents or resigned from the party. The primaries are scheduled for 27 January, with parliamentary elections on 17 March. The exclusion targeted those backing former President Abdulla Yameen, widening a rift between Yameen and Muizzu.

Internal strife engulfs the ruling PNC-PPM coalition in the Maldives after the PPM leadership excluded certain candidates from parliamentary primaries. This led to accusations against the leadership and a verbal confrontation at party headquarters. President Mohamed Muizzu reversed the decision, allowing all candidates to participate. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, PNC Chairperson, announced the reversal on social media. The PNC initially defended the exclusion, citing incitement of internal strife. Some excluded candidates plan to contest as independents or resigned from the party. The primaries are scheduled for 27 January, with parliamentary elections on 17 March. The exclusion targeted those backing former President Abdulla Yameen, widening a rift between Yameen and Muizzu.

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