Brawl Breaks Out At Maldives Parliament

In the lead-up to the vote of confidence for the new cabinet in the Maldives, tensions flared among Members of Parliament (MPs), resulting in a physical altercation. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) decision to withdraw confidence votes for four members of President Mohammed Muizzu’s cabinet triggered a response from the ruling coalition. Lawmakers from the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) and its partner, the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), disrupted the parliamentary session, leading to clashes with MDP deputies. Social media footage captured MPs engaging in physical altercations, highlighting the intensity of the disagreement. PNC Deputy Abdullah Shaheem Abdul Hakeem was reportedly injured during the scuffle and subsequently taken to the hospital