Dhangethi Constituency MP Ilham Ahmed has resigned as Deputy Leader of the Parliamentary Group at ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM).

Ilham had tendered his resignation on Wednesday.

The PG's Leader Ahmed Nihan Hussain Manik has been informed of the decision. Ilham had confirmed the news to some local channels. He, however, had not answered when RaajjeMV contacted him for a comment.

Ilham had signed the no confidence motion on Parliament Speaker Abdullah Maseeh. However, when the motion was first put forward in March, Ilham had challenged the opposition, stating that the MPs who voted for the motion will be 'in hot water'.

He was elected to the Parliament on opposition Jumhooree Party (JP) ticket.