President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Anti-Defection Bill on Tuesday, the final day of the 15-day constitutional period, requiring elected representatives who switch parties to resign. The bill, passed by parliament on 1 April with 33 votes in favour and six against, comes days before parliamentary polls and has drawn criticism over the timing of its ratification.
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The legislation, which was passed by the parliament on 1 April, addresses the issue of elected representatives switching their political affiliations during their term
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President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Anti-Defection Bill on Tuesday, which could be crucial in providing much-needed political stability.
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The bill, which secured parliamentary approval with 33 votes in favour—primarily from the MDP and The Democrats—and six against
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Earlier reports gave 53 votes 28 Dec, 16:32 Maldives Republic
a survey conducted by the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) revealing that 73 percent of respondents advocated disqualifying MPs crossing the floor
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Falah alleged that about 13 MDP lawmakers have defected to the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) through acts of bribery.
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The Constitution mandates the President to decide on the ratification of a bill within 15 days of its passage in parliament.
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The ratification of the anti-defection bill came on the final day of the 15-day period.
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