Opposition majority in Parliament adequate to ensure his removal By Girish Linganna The Maldives’ China-loving, newly elected President, Mohamed Muizzu, is likely to face impeachment proceedings in Parliament soon. This means that the incumbent president is facing the threat of losing his post. The Maldivian Constitution states that a third of the Majlis members should
Amid the opposition's move to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, the ruling dispensation has taken its concerns over recent amendments to Parliament's standing orders to the Supreme Court.
The attorney general s office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.
Disorderly scenes unfolded in the Maldives Parliament as ruling and opposition factions engaged in physical confrontations over the approval of cabinet members. The chaos resulted in injuries to MPs, including a scuffle between two members. The opposition s refusal to vote for certain cabinet members led to further disruptions and protests. In response, the ruling coalition filed no-confidence motions against the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, had previously requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives.