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.
The development comes a day after clashes broke out in Parliament on Sunday between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers over differences over the approval of four members of the pro-China President s cabinet.
The development comes a day after clashes broke out in Parliament on Sunday between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers over differences over the approval of four members of the pro-China President's cabinet.