politics

Former finance minister Inaz leaves MDP »

Former Finance Minister Ahmed Inaz has confirmed his decision to leave the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Inaz did not give a reason for his decision, but told local newspaper Haveeru that the move “puts an end to my political career for now”.Inaz was appointed after the...

MDP to elect Presidential candidate in primaries in May »

National Council of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has passed a resolution to hold primaries, to elect a Presidential candidate. The primaries would be held in May this year. MDP National Council’s 101st session was held today at Dharubaaruge Faashanaa Maalan, as an impromptu meeting. Former...

No one can rule by seizing nation’s arsenal: Ex-President Nasheed »

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has said that one cannot “hijack” the rule of this country simply by seizing control over the nation’s arsenal and arresting or assassinating the leader. He also said that the notion of taking over the state’s arsenal to take control of a...

Mustafa says will win back his seat »

Mohamed Mustafa, prominent leader of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said, hours after he lost his seat in the People’s Majlis due to a decision of the Supreme Court of the Maldives, that he has no doubt that he could win back his lost...

Elections would be held as early as considered feasible by all concerned: India »

The new president in the Maldives has softened his stance and agreed to hold early elections to break a political impasse after his predecessor resigned, an Indian diplomat said Thursday. India’s Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai told reporters that President Mohammed Waheed Hassan agreed during talks with him to work...