Monday's parliament sitting was cancelled after only 13 of 87 MPs attended, short of the 22-member quorum, as lawmakers campaigned for the 9 September presidential elections. The parliamentary secretariat also lodged complaints with police over alleged bribery of MPs crossing party lines, while 14 MPs have joined Speaker Mohamed Nasheed's The Democrats party.
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Monday’s sitting of the parliament was cancelled due to low attendance.
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Only 13 MPs showed up for the sitting, falling short of the quorum required for the 87-member parliament, which is 22.
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Only 13 MPs showed up for the sitting, falling short of the quorum required for the 87-member parliament, which is 22.
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Only 13 MPs showed up for the sitting, falling short of the quorum required for the 87-member parliament, which is 22.
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Earlier reports gave 87-member 18 May, 13:48 Maldives Republic87 members 14 May, 17:57 Maldives Republic
This week, the parliamentary secretariat has also lodged complaints with the Maldives Police Service to investigate allegations of bribery involving parliament members crossing party lines.
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