Opposition boycotts People’s Majlis opening
MPs of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party did not attend today’s inaugural session of the People’s Majlis, in protest over a controversial change of venue.
04 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
MPs of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party did not attend today’s inaugural session of the People’s Majlis in protest over a controversial change of venue.
The state opening is currently underway at the Dharubaaruge multi-purpose hall, with just 57 MPs of the 85-member house in attendance.
The secretariat of the parliament blamed the change of venue on a minor fire at the People’s Majlis chamber last week that had reportedly damaged its air-conditioning system.
The MDP, which holds 21 seats in the parliament, said the party does not believe “there is a reasonable justification” for the venue change.
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