Parliament adopts resolution seeking Oct system referendum

The resolution was passed in the chamber with the unanimous backing of 35 MPs.

20 September 2023

Talks still on with JP over alliance, Nasheed's The Democrats say

When asked about what was not agreed upon, Afshan said that there are people who support the parliamentary system both within JP and within PPM.

22 May 2023

Bill seeks to allow system change with 1 referendum

The first reading of the amendment is included in the agenda of Monday's sitting.

1 October 2023

Motion seeks referendum on govt system before runoff

The Democrats' Vice-President Eva Abdullah has said that supporting President Solih is not the way for the party.

13 September 2023

Democrats drops govt system referendum in PPM-PNC proposal

“I don't believe it can be done without President Yameen, and not unless he is in a position to talk about it,” Latheef said.

19 September 2023

EC says at least 28 days needed for govt system referendum

Habeeb said that the law requires 45 days for registration when any vote is held.

17 September 2023

Democrats says talks only with MDP; on system change

Hassan Latheef said The Democrats believe it is important to replace the presidential system with a parliamentary system.

16 September 2023

Gasim voices against system referendum post pres election

The vote on changing the system of government is taking advantage of the fact that a particular party has a majority in parliament, Gasim said.

1 October 2023