Dhivehi Rahyithunge Party (DRP) has issued a statement stating that they will not take part in voting of the transitional chapter unless Speaker of the Special Majlis gives them advance indication on what amendments will be voted on and what amendments will be kept aside at that particular session.
DRP in a news release issued yesterday stated that several attempts were made to find out which attempts were made to find out which amendments and proposals would be voted up during the session held on 4 April. Statement said however no response was received from the Speaker of the Majlis. The statement also said the amendments proposed to the Majlis include very important amendments chosen by DRP and that amendments were proposed after discussions with the DRP Parliamentary Group. The statement also noted that although some of the initial amendments proposed were cancelled in order to respect opinion of the majority of the members, these amendments include certain basic elements which the party considers to be essential and should be kept.
“As such DRP will only take part in the voting on the transitional chapter , when Majlis amend it procedure to call for votes on amendments proposed by individual members ahead of voting of points agreed between DRP and the opposition at the un official meetings” stated the news release.
MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Mr. Hassan Afeef speaking to Miadhu Daily said that they cannot support DRP’s statement. In this regard Mr. Afeef noted that which amendment is to be kept aside can only be known depending on the way the voting of the amendments proceeds at the Majlis. Mr. Afeef noted that even on previous occasion Speaker has not called for a vote on any amendments that may conflict with what has already been passed. Mr. Afeef further said he will ask all MDP Parliamentary Group Members and other members who support MDP to fully cooperate with the Speaker if the Speaker is proceeding in accordance with the Majlis regulations. “DRP’s actions indicate as in the last 30 years, there will be no impartial elections” said Mr. Afeef.
Speaking on the issue MP for Male’ as well as Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Special Majlis Mr. Ibrahim Ismail (Ibra) told Miadhu Daily that the only thing DRP is doing at present is to delay the constitutional reform process.
“Members must respect the orders of the Speaker; Members must obey the Speaker, what we have been doing is asking for votes on articles and announce which articles have not been voted on, articles which conflicts can only be known as you proceed with the voting and how the amendments gets through, there is no way Speaker can identify which article or amendment can cause conflict” said Mr. Ibra.
Mr. Ibra said it looks as if DRP is attempting to influence the voting on the transitional chapter. Mr. Ibra said this is unlawful and the Attorney General should stop the Special Majlis from proceeding further and prosecute those attempting to influence the Majlis. “First Attorney General should prosecute President’s Member Azima Shukoor” said Mr. Ibra.
Former Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed speaking on the issue said DRP do not have the power to intimidate Speaker of the Special Majlis. Dr. Saheed said DRP does not have the power to challenge or intimidate either the Speaker of the Special Majlis Mr. Qasim Ibrahim or Member in the Special Majlis working for reform. Dr. Shaheed further said DRP’s statement was proof of the party’s lack of in serving national interest and that DRP always bring forward party interest.
“It is a warning issued by DRP, it is an intimidation, but DRP has no power or capacity to intimidate or threaten Speaker of Special Majlis or Members of the Special Majlis working for reform , it shows the DRP is protecting party interests rather n working to protect national interests” said Dr. Shaheed.
DRP in a news release issued yesterday stated that several attempts were made to find out which attempts were made to find out which amendments and proposals would be voted up during the session held on 4 April. Statement said however no response was received from the Speaker of the Majlis. The statement also said the amendments proposed to the Majlis include very important amendments chosen by DRP and that amendments were proposed after discussions with the DRP Parliamentary Group. The statement also noted that although some of the initial amendments proposed were cancelled in order to respect opinion of the majority of the members, these amendments include certain basic elements which the party considers to be essential and should be kept.
“As such DRP will only take part in the voting on the transitional chapter , when Majlis amend it procedure to call for votes on amendments proposed by individual members ahead of voting of points agreed between DRP and the opposition at the un official meetings” stated the news release.
MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Mr. Hassan Afeef speaking to Miadhu Daily said that they cannot support DRP’s statement. In this regard Mr. Afeef noted that which amendment is to be kept aside can only be known depending on the way the voting of the amendments proceeds at the Majlis. Mr. Afeef noted that even on previous occasion Speaker has not called for a vote on any amendments that may conflict with what has already been passed. Mr. Afeef further said he will ask all MDP Parliamentary Group Members and other members who support MDP to fully cooperate with the Speaker if the Speaker is proceeding in accordance with the Majlis regulations. “DRP’s actions indicate as in the last 30 years, there will be no impartial elections” said Mr. Afeef.
Speaking on the issue MP for Male’ as well as Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Special Majlis Mr. Ibrahim Ismail (Ibra) told Miadhu Daily that the only thing DRP is doing at present is to delay the constitutional reform process.
“Members must respect the orders of the Speaker; Members must obey the Speaker, what we have been doing is asking for votes on articles and announce which articles have not been voted on, articles which conflicts can only be known as you proceed with the voting and how the amendments gets through, there is no way Speaker can identify which article or amendment can cause conflict” said Mr. Ibra.
Mr. Ibra said it looks as if DRP is attempting to influence the voting on the transitional chapter. Mr. Ibra said this is unlawful and the Attorney General should stop the Special Majlis from proceeding further and prosecute those attempting to influence the Majlis. “First Attorney General should prosecute President’s Member Azima Shukoor” said Mr. Ibra.
Former Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed speaking on the issue said DRP do not have the power to intimidate Speaker of the Special Majlis. Dr. Saheed said DRP does not have the power to challenge or intimidate either the Speaker of the Special Majlis Mr. Qasim Ibrahim or Member in the Special Majlis working for reform. Dr. Shaheed further said DRP’s statement was proof of the party’s lack of in serving national interest and that DRP always bring forward party interest.
“It is a warning issued by DRP, it is an intimidation, but DRP has no power or capacity to intimidate or threaten Speaker of Special Majlis or Members of the Special Majlis working for reform , it shows the DRP is protecting party interests rather n working to protect national interests” said Dr. Shaheed.
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