Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed support for holding presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously, backing a proposed amendment to the Constitution.
The amendment was submitted by Inguraidhoo Constituency Member Ibrahim Falah and is scheduled for its first reading and preliminary debate during an extraordinary session of Parliament tomorrow, according to the agenda released by the House Office.
Commenting on the proposal in a post on X, President Nasheed said he believes it is a good idea to hold presidential and parliamentary elections together.
The amendment aims to stipulate that presidential and parliamentary elections be held simultaneously, while also revising provisions related to the calculation of MPs’ age. It further proposes that the term of Parliament be five years starting from December 1, with the legislature dissolving at the expiry of this period. The first session of a newly elected Parliament would also be held in December.
Parliament is scheduled to convene in an extraordinary session after being on a two-month recess, as permitted under House rules when requested by members. The legislature is expected to resume its regular session next month.
The amendment was submitted by Inguraidhoo Constituency Member Ibrahim Falah and is scheduled for its first reading and preliminary debate during an extraordinary session of Parliament tomorrow, according to the agenda released by the House Office.
Commenting on the proposal in a post on X, President Nasheed said he believes it is a good idea to hold presidential and parliamentary elections together.
The amendment aims to stipulate that presidential and parliamentary elections be held simultaneously, while also revising provisions related to the calculation of MPs’ age. It further proposes that the term of Parliament be five years starting from December 1, with the legislature dissolving at the expiry of this period. The first session of a newly elected Parliament would also be held in December.
Parliament is scheduled to convene in an extraordinary session after being on a two-month recess, as permitted under House rules when requested by members. The legislature is expected to resume its regular session next month.
