Protests erupted near parliament in Malé on 20 November 2024 as ruling PNC and opposition MDP supporters gathered over a hastily introduced constitutional amendment that would bar MPs from switching parties. Parliament was scheduled to hold a special evening session to vote on the measure, which was introduced by the Muizzu government late Tuesday night.
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The amendment, introduced by the Muizzu government late Tuesday night, aims to prevent MPs from switching parties and mandates the forfeiture of parliamentary seats if a party removes an MP from its registry.
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President Mohamed Muizzu announced the proposal during a meeting at Muliaage on Tuesday, attended by PNC MPs and ministers.
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Parliament is scheduled to hold a special evening session to vote on the amendment, departing from its usual practice of afternoon voting.
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