Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said President Mohamed Muizzu's delay in ratifying the Anti-Defection bill is obstructing democracy. The bill passed parliament on 1 April with 33 votes for and six against, and the Constitution's 15-day ratification deadline expires on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
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The bill, which passed parliament on 1 April with 33 votes for—mostly from both the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats—and six against
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The Constitution requires the President to decide on the ratification of a bill within 15 days of its passage in parliament with the deadline for the anti-defection bill expiring Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
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I would say that he is openly obstructing democracy by not gazetting such an important law at such an important time
The legal assurance that a candidate you elect will remain in the party you elect for five years will hopefully be resolved through the law
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The bill, which passed parliament on 1 April with 33 votes for—mostly from both the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats—and six against
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The Constitution requires the President to decide on the ratification of a bill within 15 days of its passage in parliament
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a Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) survey revealing that 73 percent of respondents advocated for disqualification of MPs crossing the floor
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About 13 MDP MPs have gone to the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) through acts of bribery, Falah alleged.
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Solih, while campaigning for the MDP's parliamentary elections in Maamendhoo Island, in Gaafu Alifu (GA) Atoll, assured the people that the MDP candidate for the Kolamaafushi constituency, which includes Maamendhoo, will not switch parties.
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