Constitution

36 articles

A legal challenge has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the constitutional amendment that defines the circumstances under which Members of Parliament lose their seats.

Supreme Court rules against overturning amendment on loss of parliamentary seats!

During a protest carried out by the MDP.

Police must not remain silent as current administration continues to trample on the rights of the people: Mausoom

An elderly man speaks during a protest organized by MDP.

Elderly protester delivers a special message to President Muizzu during the demonstration

Former Madaveli MP Mohamed Nazim speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program.

Parliament is now a tool being used by President Muizzu to lead the state toward ruin: Nazim

Former President Mohamed Nasheed delivers a speech to mark the commencement of the MDP's street protests. | MDP

Nasheed to Muizzu: Protests will continue until the President and government come to the negotiating table

Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu), the Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency, addresses a session of the People's Majlis. | People's Majlis

Bill submitted to Parliament to restore Atoll Councils to former status instead of abolition

A scene from a protest organized by the main opposition party, the MDP. | MDP

Less than 12 hours after stating there were no plans to take action against opposition protests, calls are made to penalize those participating in demonstrations

Then-President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu signs the guestbook during a visit to the People’s Majlis, accompanied by then-Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed — October 3, 2023. | People's Majlis

President Muizzu rejects former President Nasheed’s proposal for talks on "major structural changes"

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, the MDP Member of Parliament for the South Hulhumale' constituency. | People's Majlis

Emergency motion over sudden mass layoffs rejected

Following the dissolution of atoll councils, the Ministry of Local Government in Malé has decided to take over the direct administration of atoll offices. | MGA

Constitution does not permit unelected officials to govern administrative divisions if Atoll Councils are abolished: Suood

MP Shujau, representing the Baarah constituency, speaking at a parliamentary committee meeting. | Majlis

Shujau attempts to misinterpret the law, claiming the President could have synchronized elections without public consultation if he so desired

Speech by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at the Ceremony Marking Week 104 of "Rayyithunnaa Eku Kuriah" (Forward with the People). | President's Office

Democracy on the auction block: why is the state rigging the narrative?

Hussain Ziyad, the Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency. | screen image

Combining two elections will only further distance people from development; this is a disservice to the island communities: Ziyad

Members participate in a meeting of the Committee on Independent Institutions held on Monday. | Majlis

Committee approves bill to synchronize two elections, in just five minutes

Housing Ministry's Information Officer Mifzal (R) and Legal Officer Eman attending ICOM hearing.

Charges sent to PG against housing ministry staff for refusing to disclose flat information despite ruling

MP for South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem

Bill submitted to reserve 30 percent of Majlis seats for youth

Members of the Haa Alif Atoll Council at the 133rd annual meeting of the council's fourth term

Majlis approves amendment to abolish atoll councils

Housing Minister Muththalib (L) with President Muizzu (R) at an event to inaugurate the practical work of the Muli - Naalaafushi causeway project

ICOM to file charges against housing ministry employees for withholding flat information

Former Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood

Citizens’ indifference risks rendering constitutional rights powerless: Suood

Justice Dr. Azmiralda Zahir (L) and Mahaz Ali Zahir (R)

Dismissal report sent, judges ordered to respond

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