Motion passed to commence elections after Ramadan; ruling party members unsupportive

The parliament has voted in the amendment to the General Elections Act to commence the parliamentary elections 10 days after the approaching month of Ramadan through the votes of opposition MDP (Maldives Democratic Party) and The Democrats coalition members.

The amendment proposed by MDP parliamentarian of the Ihavandhoo Constituency, Mohamed Shifau was approved with the votes of 46 members who attended today’s parliament session. While 3 parliamentarians voted against the amendment, most members of the state had abstained from voting.