Main opposition MDP has discussed holding extraordinary sessions to approve the ministers and the changes to be made to the law to hold the parliamentary elections after the month of Ramadan.

Hulhumale' MP Ali Niyaz told One Online that the MDP Parliamentary Group meeting yesterday discussed holding extraordinary sessions. They discussed holding an extraordinary session to bring the necessary amendments to the law to postpone the parliamentary elections after Ramadan.

Further details will be announced at today's press conference, he said.

A MDP MP said an extraordinary session had been discussed to approve the ministers and other matters. He said he has also decided to consult with other parties on the matter.

Ihavandhoo MP Mohammed Shifau has moved to amend the General Elections Act to include a provision to prevent any elections from being held during the month of Ramadan.

Shifau said the amendment was proposed to address concerns that the Election Commission had decided to hold the parliamentary elections during Ramadan.

Shifau has proposed to amend the General Elections Act. He has proposed 20 amendments to the Act.

The Election Commission has decided to hold the parliamentary elections on March 17. It is the seventh day of the month of Ramadan. The election coincides with the month of Ramadan. However, the Election Commission has said that the election can be postponed by amending the law.

The government has also supported the postponement of the parliamentary elections. Speaking at the National Advisory Committee on the Parliamentary Elections held yesterday, PPM Vice-President, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam said the decision to hold the parliamentary elections during Ramadan was not taken after consulting any political party. He said he supports changing the date of the parliamentary elections.