Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticised at an MDP press conference the constitutional amendment imposing stricter anti-defection measures, calling instead for due process and recall votes. The amendment was ratified by President Muizzu on Wednesday, hours after parliamentary approval, and makes MPs who defect or are expelled lose their seats immediately.
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The constitutional amendment, ratified by President Muizzu on Wednesday just hours after parliamentary approval, has sparked significant debate.
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I believe there should be a due process.
A member should lose his seat under certain circumstances, but they should have the opportunity to appeal or go to the people for a recall vote.
There will be no anti-defection law as this government did under the MDP government.
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MPs from the MDP and independent MP Abdul Rahman of Addu Meedhoo were the only members to vote against the legislation, citing concerns over its hasty passage and broader implications for parliamentary independence.
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