Chairperson of Maldivian Democratic Network (MDN), Aishath Nooshin Waheed has resigned from the position following the growing controversy about a report they published back in 2015.

Nooshin, who also works as a consultant at the President's Office handed in her resignation on Sunday.

Nooshin's resignation comes during a time when there is a widespread public outcry to ban the NGO over a report that allegedly mocked and insulted Islam and the prophet.

While Police is currently investigating the issue, President Solih also said that necessary action will be taken in the case.