People's Majlis
Parliament of the Republic of Maldives / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The People's Majlis (Dhivehi: ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް, romanized: Rayyithunge Majilis) is the unicameral legislative body of Maldives. It has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, as outlined in the Constitution of the Maldives. It is composed of 87 members as of 2019. The number was reduced to 80 as of 18 December 2023 since some former members of the ruling PPM-PNC coalition are appointed to government posts. The government appealed this in the Supreme Court on 30 January 2024. On 5 February, the court ruled in favor of the government, hence reverting the number to 87 members.[7]
People's Majlis ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް Rayyithunge Majilis | |
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20th Parliament of the Maldives | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | 5 years |
History | |
Founded | 22 December 1932 (1932-12-22) (established) 12 January 1933 (1933-01-12)[1] (first session) |
New session started | 28 May 2024 (2024-05-28) |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Structure | |
Seats | 93[6] |
Political groups | Majority (75)
Minority (12)
Others (6) |
Elections | |
First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 21 April 2024 |
Next election | 2029 |
Motto | |
وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْ (wa amruhum shūrā baynahum) ”Conduct their affairs through mutual consultation” | |
Meeting place | |
80 Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Henveiru, Malé 20080 | |
Website | |
www.majlis.gov.mv | |
Constitution | |
Constitution of the Maldives |
Each year on the first Monday or Thursday of February, the Majlis is opened by the President of the Maldives. During the opening ceremony, the president outlines his policies and achievements in his presidential term. The annual state budget is decided here. Its working language is Dhivehi.