MDP makes record with over 50,000 members

Elections Commission (EC) on Monday night announced that the membership of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has reached an all-time high with 54,302 registered individuals.

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Members of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) celebrating their victory following the 2019 parliamentary elections. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2019-05-21 10:58:50

Elections Commission (EC) on Monday night announced that the membership of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has reached an all-time high with 54,302 registered individuals.

After reviewing all the forms submitted to the commission, EC President Ahmed Shareef stated that only two parties currently have member counts higher than 10,000. These parties are MDP of the ruling coalition and main opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

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