Maldives Parliament turns chaotic after lawmakers trade blows during special session

Maldivian Parliament on Sunday (January 28, 2024) witnessed unruly scenes when some lawmakers exchanged blows with one another during a special session convened to hunt parliamentary approval for President Mohamed Muizzu’s cupboard ministers.

The choice of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats’ parliamentary group to not approve some members of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s cupboard, has result in the ruling get together Progressive Party of Maldives and People’s National Congress (PPM/PNC) coalition affiliated parliamentarians to disrupt parliament proceedings and enter the chambers of the Speaker, reported The Edition.

During the altercation, MP Shaheem was injured when he clashed with Kendhikulhudhoo MP Ahmed Easa.

MP Shaheem had additionally sustained accidents on his head when the 2 parliamentarians fell close to the chamber during the scuffle, the information portal reported.

Shaheem was later taken to a hospital for remedy.

According to studies, Mathiveri MP Hassan Zareer additionally sustained critical accidents on his finger.