Democracy

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During a press conference held by the MDP, the Parliamentary Group shared the government reform measures approved by the committee. | RaajjeMV

MDP takes to the streets, calling on government to implement 12 urgent reforms for the sake of national security, citing a total loss of public confidence in President Muizzu

Former President Mohamed Nasheed briefs the media. | RaajjeMV

Nasheed expresses satisfaction as peaceful voting demonstrates a functioning democracy

Dr. Hassan Hameed, the former Chancellor of the Maldives National University. | MNU

Given the current situation in the Maldives, merging two elections would not be beneficial for citizens: Dr. Hassan Hameed

Mohamed Ihsan, a member of the MDP National Congress, speaks during a pickup rally organized by the party. | RaajjeMV

Current administration is working to dismantle the most fundamental pillar of democracy: principle of "going to the people": Ihusan

Former President Mohamed Nasheed at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" street rally in B. Thulhaadhoo. | MDP Secretariat

Attempts to cheapen democracy are steps toward self-degradation: Nasheed

Mohamed Nazim (Bounty) speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

Freedoms gained by people over past 20 years are being eroded one by one, and we cannot afford to remain indifferent: Nazim

Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), a member of the MDP National Congress, speaks at an MDP event. | RaajjeMV

If leaders do not go directly to the people, there is nothing for citizens to gain from government: Maaz Saleem

MDP President Abdulla Shahid addresses a gathering on Monday night. March 2, 2026. | MDP

Combining two elections currently in the hands of the people is a result of the government's tyranny and oppression: Shahid

MDP President Abdulla Shahid delivers remarks during the rally held to launch the party's local council election campaign.

Combining the two elections is a systematic attempt to restrict the powers of the people: Shahid

MDP protest attracts the attention of international media

Police crackdown goes global: MDP protest against authoritarianism makes int’l headlines

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail at Fashaairu Program

“Stand up or be silenced for decades”: MDP Chair warns of looming dictatorship under Pres. Muizzu

Former President Mohamed Nasheed at an MDP rally.

Nasheed rallies anti-corruption forces for massive uprising against Muizzu’s rule

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (C) MDP Chairman Fayyaz Ismail (R) and MDP President Abdulla Shahid (L) at a rally.

Opposition leaders warn of democratic backsliding amid gov’t push for media control bill

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Democracy plays a crucial role in sustaining Independence: Pres.