Parliament adopts resolution seeking Oct system referendum

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

20 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

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

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

Democrats MPs call for referendum on governance system

"It means that there is no support, no trust or love from the people. The only votes he got were bought," said Imthiyaz Fahumy.

12 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

Parliament to decide wording of govt system referendum ballot

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

24 September 2023