West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef has revealed that The Democrats will begin their Presidential Campaign as soon as the Elections Commission permits them to hold the inaugural congress of the party.

The Democrats is being formed by supporters of Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, who were also leading his 'Fikuregge Dhirun' movement within MDP.

While The Democrats have revealed that they are ready to begin their Presidential Campaign, Nasheed, who is believed to be their Presidential Candidate is still a member of MDP.

Speaking to the press after submitting 3,560 forms to the EC for the registration process, Hassan Latheef noted that the party activities will begin as soon as the EC permits.

When asked about whether the forms submitted today included one by Speaker Nasheed, Hassan Latheef refused to comment even though he stated that he is aware whether it is there or not.

He also highlighted that the 3,560 forms submitted today were forms that were gathered within a week for the registration of the party. He further stated that there are no questions regarding the validity of the forms that have been submitted.