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Turmoil in Ruling Coalition as Cabinet Ministers Back Independent Candidate

Two cabinet ministers — Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam and Minister of Housing and Minister of Health Abdulla Khaleel — were seen officiating an event at the campaign hub of independent Thimarafushi candidate Ahmed Riyaz, backing him over the PNC's official nominee Ahmed Sanah. The incident has exposed internal divisions in the ruling PNC-PPM coalition ahead of the parliamentary elections, despite President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's call for unity behind officially nominated candidates.

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  1. Wed 6 Dec
    The joint PNC-PPM senate meeting was held. 6 December 2023 only Maldives Republic The joint PNC-PPM senate meeting held on 6 December 2023.

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  • President Muizzu called for unity and support for officially nominated candidates during a campaign rally. Vilimalé constituency Maldives Republic Despite President Muizzu’s subsequent call for unity and support for officially nominated candidates—underscored during a campaign rally in the Vilimalé constituency—the party remains plagued by internal divisions

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