ECM has begun the process of dissolving MRM

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has begun the process of dissolving the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), a month after initially announcing its intention to do so. ECM member and spokesperson Hassan Zakaria told PSM News that the MRM has been asked to disclose any debts, but a month has passed without a response. The ECM previously decided to dissolve the MRM for failing to meet the membership requirements set by the Political Parties Act. In response, the party filed a lawsuit in the Civil Court, which ruled in favour of the MRM. Following the court’s decision, the ECM delayed the dissolution and allowed political parties that did not meet the minimum membership threshold three months to reach at least 3,000 members. However, the MRM failed to meet this requirement, marking the second attempt by the ECM to dissolve the party.