Parliament will pass bills even if it means delaying recess and extending current session: President Muizzu
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 13:24President Dr. Muizzu has requested the Parliament to complete work on key government-proposed bills, even if it requires delaying the current session's recess; however, this move has drawn public criticism for potentially overstepping the boundaries of the separation of powers.
Parliament will remain in session without going on recess until all pending bills are passed: President Muizzu | Raajje MV
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the People’s Majlis will continue its work to pass pending bills, even if it requires delaying the current session's recess.
President Muizzu made these remarks during a press conference held at the President's Office on Monday. During the briefing, it was noted that the government has submitted several key pieces of legislation to the People's Majlis, including the Bill on the Imposition and Execution of the Death Penalty, the Bill on the Right to Protection of Name and Reputation, the Maldives Immigration Bill, and the Real Estate Business Bill.
President Muizzu stated that he has requested the People's Majlis to pass these bills, even if it requires delaying their recess or working overtime, expressing his confidence that the parliament will comply with this request.
Furthermore, I believe that these bills, along with several others I have requested for passage during this term, can be finalized before the Parliament goes into recess. This can be achieved by extending the session and delaying the start of the break to allow for the necessary time. I am confident that the members will facilitate this.President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
President Muizzu has faced public criticism after dictating how parliamentary proceedings should be conducted within a system defined by the separation of powers.
