People's Majlis
legislature of the Republic of Maldives / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The People's Majlis (ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް; Rayyithunge Majilis) is the unicameral legislative body of the Maldives. The Majlis has the power to enact, make and fix laws, except the Constitution of the Maldives. The Majlis is made up of 87 members.
Quick Facts People's Majlis ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް Rayyithunge Majilis, Type ...
People's Majlis ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް Rayyithunge Majilis | |
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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 2019 (2019-05-28) |
Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Deputy Speaker | Eva Abdulla, MDP |
Majority Leader | Ali Azim, MDP |
Minority Leader | Ahmed Saleem, PPM |
Structure | |
Seats | 87[2] |
Political groups | Government (70)
Opposition (17)
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Elections | |
First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 6 April 2019 |
Next election | No later than 2024 |
Motto | |
Wa Amruhum Shuuraa Baynahum | |
Meeting place | |
80 Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Henveiru, Malé 20080 | |
Website | |
majlis.gov.mv |
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