Parliament rejects bill to grant VP privileges

Parliament, on Wednesday, rejected the bill granting benefits to former vice presidents.

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Former Vice Presidents Mohamed Waheed Din (L), Dr Mohamed Jameel, Abdulla Jihad. PHOTO: MIHAARU FILES

Mariyam Malsa

2019-06-12 19:42:04

Parliament, on Wednesday, rejected the bill granting benefits to former vice presidents.

A majority of 74 members voted to reject the bill while two parliamentarians voted in favour of accepting and another four MPs abstained from voting.

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