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Clashes erupt among MPs in Maldives Parliament

28 Jan, 2024

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The Maldives Parliament witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as key proceedings were disrupted when the ruling alliance clashed with opposition lawmakers.

The clash broke in a special session convened to seek parliamentary approval for the ministers in President Mohamed Muizzu’s cabinet, reported Sun Online

Pro-government lawmakers of the People?s National Congress (PNC), and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) erupted in protest after the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), led by former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, which commands a majority in Parliament, opted to withhold approval for four members of President Mohamed Muizzu’s cabinet, said the local news outlet. (Hindustan Times)

Watch: Maldives Parliament witnesses physical altercation after Government MPs (PPM/PNC party) disrupt proceeding over Parliament & Speakers’ functioning. Key vote was to take place today over Parliamentary approval for the Muizzu cabinet.

Exclusive video from inside: pic.twitter.com/FwWj80uuyL

? Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) January 28, 2024

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