Maldives Parliament passed the Anti-Defection Bill, requiring elected officials including lawmakers and council members to give up their seats if they switch party allegiance after election. The ten-point bill, sponsored by the MDP, passed with 33 votes in favour and six against, and will be sent to President Mohamed Muizzu for ratification.
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The legislation was passed on Monday with a majority of 33 lawmakers voting in favour, while six voted against.
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The legislation was passed on Monday with a majority of 33 lawmakers voting in favour, while six voted against.
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The passage of the bill follows the defection of 13 lawmakers representing the MDP to Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) after his victory in the 2023 presidential election.
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Earlier reports gave 12 lawmakers 30 Dec, 23:47 Maldives Republic
