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Provisional results of MDP chairperson election announced

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) announced provisional results of its chairperson election, with former President Mohamed Nasheed defeating Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Out of 48,912 eligible voters, 31,129 cast ballots. Nasheed secured 21,301 votes, Meekail 9,462, independent Ibrahim Mohamed 132, and 234 were invalid. Supporters celebrated at Artificial Beach. Nasheed contested under the slogan "Bodu Badhalu" (Big Change), launched jointly with former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail, as part of a strategy to position Fayyaz as the MDP's 2028 presidential candidate. Nasheed also advocated constitutional reforms to separate head of state and government roles.

Nasheed encourages young people to follow MP Meekail's example

Former President Mohamed Nasheed won the MDP Chairperson election with 68% of the vote, defeating MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem, who conceded. At a celebration at Artificial Beach, Nasheed urged young people to follow Meekail's example of courage and effort. He said the Maldives is at a critical juncture and criticized President Mohamed Muizzu's administration for stalled rural development, rising injustice, and incompetence. Nasheed encouraged youth involvement in saving the country.

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Foreigner Arrested Over Artificial Beach Brawl To Be Deported

A foreign national, Amrit Singh (25), involved in a brawl at Artificial Beach in Malé on December 6, 2024, was arrested and is being deported. The Maldives Immigration announced the arrest and deportation process. Singh's nationality was not disclosed, but video suggests Indian nationals. The brawl injured a child. Artificial Beach is a popular spot for foreign nationals; violence is rare.