The Maldivian Democratic Party expelled Kaashidhoo MP Abdulla Jabir from the party and revoked his ticket for the parliamentary election scheduled for 17 March, following an investigation into a complaint about his conduct. The MDP disciplinary committee cited repeated disrespectful language and disruption of public order, while Jabir retains the right to appeal to the party's National Council.
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The MDP took serious note of his actions, especially as he was expected to defend his seat for the Kaashidhoo constituency in the parliamentary elections scheduled for 17 March.
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MP Jabir’s ticket was revoked due to his repeated use of disrespectful language and disruption of public order while representing the MDP in parliament
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If the committee decides to take punitive action against MP Jabir for this incident, he may be required to pay MVR 5,100 for a replacement microphone.
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has expelled Abdulla Jabir, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kaashidhoo, from the party and revoked his nomination to run in the upcoming parliamentary election.
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However, the MDP parliamentary group nominated Ahmed Saleem, the MP for Hoarafushi, who was subsequently elected.
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Recently, MP Jabir was involved in an incident where he damaged a microphone in parliament. The Parliamentary Committee on Members' Privileges and Ethics is investigating the matter.
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