People's Majlis

257 articles

Legal professional and former Member of Parliament Ali Hussain speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

Combining two elections is an attempt to disrupt the system by injecting a parliamentary election into presidential race: Ali Hussain

Attorney General Ahmed Usham. | Dhauru

AG office concedes that referendum is required to change parliamentary term!

Ibrahim Ismail, who served as the Chair of the Drafting Committee during the formulation of the Constitution, during an interview with RaajjeTV – February 28, 2025. | RaajjeMV

Proposal to shorten the term of the current Parliament and revert to its previous duration is legally invalid and inconsistent: Ibrahim

Mohamed Rasheed Hussain, the former Member of Parliament for the Alifushi constituency. | RaajjeMV

"The referendum on synchronizing elections is a crime being committed to seize development of all Maldivians"

Attorney General Usham (L) and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R). | President's Office

Amid mounting criticism of the government, discussions resurface regarding reform of JSC

President signs ninth amendment to the Employment Act into law. | President's Office

President ratifies 9th amendment to Employment Act

Ahmed Saleem addresses the MDP rally held on a pickup truck. | RaajjeMV

MDP Pickup Rally: "The aim of merging the two elections is to find a way for Muizzu to remain in power for 20 to 25 years"

Legal counsel Musthafa Hameed speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

PNC lawmakers are held captive: Musthafa

Former Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Ahmed Saleem, speaks during a press conference held by the MDP on Friday regarding the referendum. | RaajjeMV

Combining elections and voting to change terms is illegal: Saleem

The MDP press conference held on Friday regarding the referendum vote. | RaajjeMV

Courts are only remaining venue to challenge issues within referendum resolution; rather than engaging in political obstruction, hope is for case to be registered promptly and for hearings to commence: Mauroof

Abdul Ghafoor, Member of Parliament for the Hanimaadhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Pickup Rally: "The public must decisively reject the referendum and uphold the power of the people."

During the MDP’s pickup truck rally held in Hulhumale’ on Thursday. | RaajjeMV

MDP Pickup Rally: Merging two elections is a deceptive tactic to prolong the presidential term

Former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumale' constituency, Ali Niyaz. | RaajjeMV

MDP heads to EC to formally raise four primary concerns regarding the upcoming vote

Mohamed Ihusan, a member of the MDP National Congress, speaks during a pickup rally held by the party on Wednesday. | RaajjeMV

MDP Pickup Rally: MDP strives to establish a government of the people

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim distributes leaflets to two young individuals regarding the efforts to synchronize two elections. | RaajjeMV

MDP distributes thousands of leaflets in Male' to raise awareness on referendum regarding merging elections

An archival photograph of Bandaara Mosque: Approaching its centenary, this mosque is recognized by many Maldivian historians as a significant historical heritage site. | Dhivehi Archives by Najih Didi

E-petition submitted to Parliament to preserve Bandaara Mosque as a historical site

Mohamed Abbas, Member of Parliament for the Velidhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Combining elections is a move to subjugate and marginalize public; if this power is surrendered, reclaiming it will come at a heavy price: Abbas

Former Chief Justice Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi speaks during a press conference held on Sunday titled "No to Referendum." | RaajjeMV

Elections are a fundamental and core essence of the Constitution; no justification can be provided for the consolidation of elections: former Chief Justice

Hassan Latheef, the former Member of Parliament for the West Henveiru constituency. | RaajjeMV

Cutting just 30 positions from government's pool of over 400 deputy ministers would save 60 million rufiyaa over five years: Hassan Latheef

A session of the People's Majlis in progress.

First parliamentary sitting held during Ramadan before the government went on recess: Was it merely an attempt to deceive the public?

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