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MP Azim joins MDP

Mid-Henveiru MP Ali Azim, from the government-aligned Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP), Monday joined the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).In a tweet, Azim said he quit DRP because “it is time for me to move forward.”MDP’s Parliamenta

June 10, 2013
MP Alhan joins MDP again

Parliament member Alhan Fahmy has once again signed for the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

June 03, 2013
Court defers Nasheed's case till July

High Court has postponed till July the case filed by former President Mohamed Nasheed challenging the legitimacy of the Hulhumale Court bench, his Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) said Thursday.

May 30, 2013
MDP: MP's murder can't be pinned on us

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said Monday that it could not be accused of murdering former Ungoofaaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali before a court ruled in the case.

May 28, 2013 2 comments
Can't file censure motion against pres: Moosa

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Moosa 'Reeko' Manik has said Sunday evening that despite the comments by rival presidential candidate Abdulla Yamin, MDP could not ask its parliamentarians to propose a no-confidence motion against President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan.

May 27, 2013 1 comment
Nasheed says MDP is the guardian of reform

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has said Friday evening that his Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) was the guardian of reform in the Maldives and that the opposition simply followed its footsteps.

May 25, 2013 1 comment
Largest parties ready to recompose JSC

The three largest political parties in the Maldives are ready to amend the constitution in order to revise the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) but have also noted the obstacles in the way of such a move.

May 20, 2013 2 comments
"Coalition is a shell, it's empty inside"

The coalitions being formed for the upcoming Presidential elections are empty like "hermit crab shells" former President and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Thursday.

May 18, 2013
Can't see any reason for a transitional govt"

There is no reason for a transitional government in Maldives and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) would not support such a move, the party said Thursday.

May 16, 2013
"MDP will win election with 125,000 votes"

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) would win this year's Presidential election with 125,000 votes, but the overwhelming victory would come with even a greater responsibility, former President and MDP Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Wednesday.

May 09, 2013 5 comments