The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has decided to protest in defense of the Constitution on the day of the People’s Majlis’ inaugural sitting for the year.

The inaugural sitting of the People’s Majlis for the year is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 6.

The agenda for the session which was sent to the parliamentarians, states that the session will begin at 9:00am on Thursday.

The main item included in Thursday's agenda is the delivery of the Presidential Address by the President of the Republic, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

MDP has been saying that the government has abruptly made changes to the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, stripping lawmakers of their powers, with the president grasping control of the Majlis.

Further, the main opposition has urged for the annulment of the changes introduced by the government's proposal that diminishes the powers of the lawmakers, and for the Constitution to be restored to its previous state.

MDP has been holding serial gatherings and protests against the undermining of the Constitution's authority.

The main opposition party has stressed that they will continue to protest and raise their voices near the People’s Majlis building on the day of the inaugural sitting.

The party's National Congress has pledged to continue a series of activities throughout the country until the unfavorable changes made to the Constitution are rectified.