Maldives pres reveals plans to downsize parliament, councils
He said at this rate, the country could see the size of the parliament cross the three figure mark in the coming years.
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He said at this rate, the country could see the size of the parliament cross the three figure mark in the coming years.
Incumbent president Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday revealed plans to introduce constitutional reforms aimed at downsizing the parliament and local councils.
Speaking during a ruling party rally in the capital Male on Sunday evening, the president voiced concern over the ever increasing size of the parliament.
He said at this rate, the country could see the size of the parliament cross the three figure mark in the coming years.
"So I plan to introduce an amendment that would fix the size of the parliament at around 77 instead of going beyond the current 93 lawmakers," he revealed.
According to the constitution, every 5,000 people should be represented by a lawmaker. With that the country saw the 87 MPs in the last parliament rise to 93 five years later.
President said fixing the number of lawmakers would significantly cut costs.
In addition to the parliament, president Muizzu also announced plans to limit the number of representatives in the Atoll and island councils along with cutting down on the number of state commissions.
