Parliament seats to be lost through party crossing or expulsion

An amendment has been proposed to the Constitution which would see Members of Parliament lose their seats if they resign or are expelled from the political party they represent, or transfer to another party.

Hulhudhoo constituency MP from ruling People's National Congress (PNC) Mohamed Shahid submitted this amendment which states that if a member is elected to the parliament through contesting via a political party, then they will lose their seat if they resign from their party, join a different party or are expelled from the party.