Political Parties in the Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party, Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party, Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party (Paperback)

Chapters: Maldivian Democratic Party, Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party, Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party, List of Political Parties in the Maldives, Justice Party, Republican Party, Islamic Democratic Party, Social Liberal Party, National Alliance, People's Alliance, Poverty Alleviating Party, Maldives National Congress. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 38. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is the ruling political party in power of the Maldives. It is a liberal party with its stated goal being the promotion of human rights and democracy in the Maldives. It is also the party with the largest number of members among all political parties in Maldives. There had not been political parties in the Maldives since 1952. The MDP initially submitted its registration on February 24, 2001. Although the Maldivian Constitution allows political parties to operate, the MDP's application was rebuffed. After the people fighting for their rights on the street and the death of Evan Naseem, MDP declared its existence in exile from Sri Lanka on November 10, 2003. Initially, it was formed by a group of 42 people, which included members of parliament, a former cabinet minister and leading businessmen. Members on its first general council were elected on February 13, 2004. Although the MDP was not recognized by the Maldivian government, it began operating in Maldives on April 30, 2005. In, 2005, the members of the People's Majlis unanimously voted to legally recognize political parties. The MDP subsequently submitted its registartion on, 2005 becoming the first political party to be registered in the Second Republic of Maldives. Throughout 2006, the opposition faced restrictions on freedom of assembly, and the government continued to arrest opposition activists. In March 2006, t...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=673147