Posted 1/28/2024, 12:45:33 PM
Maldives Parliament in Chaos as MPs Clash Over Cabinet Approval
- Maldives parliament erupted in chaos as ruling alliance clashed with opposition over approval of president's cabinet ministers
- Physical altercation broke out between MPs, resulting in injuries and one MP being taken away in an ambulance
- Protesters said not accepting ministers could hinder progress and called for speaker's resignation
- Ruling coalition said rejection obstructed public service delivery and defended right to reappoint ministers
- Parliament committee previously approved cabinet in December, declaring all members met constitutional requirements