Chaos in Maldives parliament as ruling, opposition MPs clash

A special session was convened to seek parliamentary nod for the ministers in Muizzu’s cabinet when the clashes erupted

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Chaos in Maldives parliament as ruling, opposition MPs clash
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Maldives parliament witnessed total chaos on Sunday as a fight broke out between the ruling and opposition MPs ahead of a crucial vote for President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet.

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A special session was convened to seek parliamentary nod for the ministers in Muizzu’s cabinet when the clashes erupted.

Reportedly, the fight broke out between People's National Congress (PNC) MPs (Pro-government) and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

The clash broke out after Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) resorted to withholding approval for four members of Muizzu's cabinet.

Videos of the brutal fight between the MPs had gone viral in the social media.

Maldives parliament witnessed total chaos on Sunday as a fight broke out between the ruling and opposition MPs ahead of a crucial vote for President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet.

A special session was convened to seek parliamentary nod for the ministers in Muizzu’s cabinet when the clashes erupted.

Reportedly, the fight broke out between People's National Congress (PNC) MPs (Pro-government) and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). 

The clash broke out after Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) resorted to withholding approval for four members of Muizzu's cabinet.

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