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Election Reform Secured as People’s Majlis Passes Joint Polls Amendment
The People's Majlis passed a constitutional amendment requiring presidential and parliamentary elections to be held simultaneously, approved with 72 votes in favour. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party opposed the bill, and its members were removed from the chamber after staging a protest during the debate.
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What happened
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Mon 9 FebThe Committee on Independent Institutions reviewed the bill.9 Febonly The StandardFollowing its review by the Committee on Independent Institutions yesterday, the bill was approved on the floor of the People’s Majlis today with 72 votes in favour
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Tue 10 FebThe People’s Majlis approved the constitutional amendment on the floor with 72 votes in favour.10 Febonly The Standardnewestthe bill was approved on the floor of the People’s Majlis today with 72 votes in favour, securing a clear majority.
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Tue 10 FebMDP members staged a protest inside the chamber during the debate and were subsequently removed from the floor.10 Febonly The StandardDuring today’s debate, MDP members staged a protest inside the chamber and were subsequently removed from the floor.
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Election Reform Secured as People’s Majlis Passes Joint Polls Amendment
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72 votesvotes in favour of the amendmentThe Standardthe bill was approved on the floor of the People’s Majlis today with 72 votes in favour, securing a clear majority.
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Earlier reports gave68 votes26 Feb, 11:06The Standard