The Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have elected leaders of their parliamentary groups.
Ruling PPM elected MP for Villimalé constituency Ahmed Nihan in an election held on Monday. MP for Vilifushi Riyaz Rasheed was elected as a deputy. Nihan is now the majority leader as PPM holds a majority in the parliament with 38 MPs.
MP for Hinnavaru constituency Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Solih was elected uncontested to head the opposition MDP’s parliamentary group in an election on Sunday. He is now the Majlis’ minority leader.
MP for Meedhoo constituency Rozaina Adam was elected deputy PG leader of the 25 member MDP group.
The 14 MP Jumhooree Party (JP) also elected their MP Gasim Ibrahim as parliamentary group last week.
The 18th People’s Majlis convened on May 28.
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