The People's National Front (PNF), led by former President Abdulla Yameen, currently falls short of the membership threshold required by law, with only 2,822 members, according to the Elections Commission.
The Political Parties Act mandates that all political parties in the Maldives maintain a minimum of 3,000 members. The Elections Commission has the authority to dissolve parties that fail to meet this requirement after issuing a formal notice.
The PNF has alleged that many of its members were unknowingly transferred to the ruling Progressive National Congress (PNC). However, official records indicate that the PNC now boasts the highest number of registered members in the country, with 68,968 members.
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ranks second, with 43,755 members, followed by the third-largest party, the Jumhooree Party (JP), with 13,826 members.
The Political Parties Act mandates that all political parties in the Maldives maintain a minimum of 3,000 members. The Elections Commission has the authority to dissolve parties that fail to meet this requirement after issuing a formal notice.
The PNF has alleged that many of its members were unknowingly transferred to the ruling Progressive National Congress (PNC). However, official records indicate that the PNC now boasts the highest number of registered members in the country, with 68,968 members.
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ranks second, with 43,755 members, followed by the third-largest party, the Jumhooree Party (JP), with 13,826 members.
