The Maldives Parliament rejected the government's first bill, which would have created a legal framework for the Sovereign Development Fund, after no ruling-coalition MPs were present to vote on Tuesday. Government MPs later rejected the vote, alleging the deputy speaker acted irregularly and that they had not been informed of it.
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Government MPs, speaking to the press on Thursday, rejected the vote, alleging there were irregularities on the part of the deputy speaker in calling a vote on the bill.
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The Parliament has rejected the first bill introduced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration due to an unprecedented absence of government-aligned members during the vote. This incident, which occurred on Tuesday,
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With 28 members present but only two voting, the episode highlights a disconcerting disconnect between legislative responsibilities and political campaigning.
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The SDF was established by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom in 2017 to help pay off state debt.
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Earlier reports gave 2017 year 21 Mar, 20:56 Maldives Republic
