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The 4 Nov MPs resemble schoolchildren; sittings must be adjourned by 11:00 a.m. just so they can attend classes: Shamheed

MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed said parliamentary sittings must be adjourned by 11:00 a.m. daily so MPs can attend classes, and criticised the lack of debate and economic policy in the People's Majlis. Speaking at an MDP Parliamentary Group press conference on Wednesday, he also cited official statistics showing food prices rose by more than 8 percent this year.

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  1. Wed 4 Nov
    The MDP Parliamentary Group held a press conference at which MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed spoke. on Wednesday only Raajje (English) Speaking at a press conference held by the MDP Parliamentary Group on Wednesday, MP Shamheed stated that restricting the opportunity to debate resolutions while time remains in the legislative session is not something any leader, minister, or parliamentarian who supports democracy would endorse.

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  • It appears to me that the current members are like school children, where the session must be adjourned by 11:00 because they have classes to attend. This is how the Parliament is currently operating.

    Dr. Ahmed Shamheed Raajje (English) Open the report (Raajje (English))

  • Speaking at a press conference held by the MDP Parliamentary Group on Wednesday, MP Shamheed stated that restricting the opportunity to debate resolutions while time remains in the legislative session is not something any leader, minister,…

    Dr. Ahmed Shamheed Raajje (English) Open the report (Raajje (English))

  • the only thing being accomplished today is the systematic silencing of the people's voice through the parliament.

    Dr. Ahmed Shamheed Raajje (English) Open the report (Raajje (English))

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The 4 Nov MPs resemble schoolchildren; sittings must be adjourned by 11:00 a.m. just so they can attend classes: Shamheed

more than 8 percent surge in food prices

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  • more than 8 percent surge in food prices Raajje (English) the government's own official statistics show that food prices have surged by more than 8 percent this year.

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