MDP on top court ruling: Legal arguments not addressed

1 week ago

Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) states the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutional amendment concerning anti-defection laws—which stipulates parliamentarians will lose their seats if they change parties—does not address the legal arguments presented in the case. The constitutional amendment in question was submitted, passed and ratified in quick succession in November 2024. It added three more circumstances where parliamentarians will