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Seven independent members-elect joined the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) during a ceremony at Muliaage, raising the party's seats to 73 of 93 and the pro-government bloc to 77 MPs. The move drew debate over the Anti-Defection Bill and constitutional safeguards, with the Elections Commission vice president stating party affiliations can be changed before the next parliamentary session without disqualification.
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Sun 21 AprParliamentary elections were held in which the seven independents were elected.Sundayonly Maldives RepublicSeven independent MPs who were victorious in Sunday’s parliamentary elections have joined the People’s National Congress (PNC)
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77 MPsPro-government MPs including allied partiesMaldives RepublicThe composition further strengthens with the inclusion of allied parties, totalling 77 pro-government MPs.
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Seven independent MPs-elect formally joined the People's National Congress at a ceremony overseen by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and several cabinet ministers.Muliaage, the President's residenceMaldives RepublicThis jump on the PNC bandwagon was formalised during a ceremony at Muliaage, the President’s residence, overseen by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and several cabinet ministers.
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