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

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 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

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

Parliament to decide wording of govt system referendum ballot

Nasheed said discussions are underway with the state authorities over the referendum.

24 September 2023

Nasheed's proposed system: direct election for presidency

Monday's sitting was called off after the parliament failed to meet the quorum.

25 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 asks parliament to clarify system referendum question

The EC said that the public referendum will cost about MVR 40 million.

23 September 2023