The People's Majlis is scheduled to convene at 1:00 PM on 31 May to elect a new Deputy Speaker after Ahmed Nazim resigned from the post earlier this morning, shortly before a no-confidence motion against him was due to be debated. The sitting coincides with the conclusion of the current parliamentary term, which lawmakers extended until the end of 31 May.
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The People’s Majlis is scheduled to convene at 1:00 PM today, with lawmakers expected to elect a new Deputy Speaker following the resignation of Ahmed Nazim from the post earlier this morning.
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Nazim stepped down shortly before a no-confidence motion seeking his removal was due to be debated in the 9:00 AM sitting.
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Following the announcement of the resignation, the morning session was adjourned as there were no other items remaining on the agenda.
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Today’s sitting also coincides with the conclusion of the current parliamentary term. While the Majlis standing orders stipulate that the first term of the year should have ended on the 14th of this month, lawmakers extended the term until the end of today.
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