The Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (Dhivehi: ދިވެހި ރައްޔިތުންގެ ޕާޓީ, lit.'Maldivian People's Party', DRP) was a political party of the Maldives. On 2 June 2005, the nation's 50-member parliament voted unanimously to allow and operate political parties in Maldives. DRP subsequently submitted its registration on 21 July 2005 and was the second registered political party in the Republic of the Maldives.
In early 2023, the Election Commission issued a decision to dissolve the DRP, as the party failed to maintain a minimum of 3,000 members as mandated by law. The EC has asked the DRP to cease all political activities until the matter is resolved.[4]
On 2 June 2005, the nation's 50-member parliament voted unanimously to allow and operate political parties in the Maldives. DRP subsequently submitted its registration on 21 July 2005 and was the second registered political party in the second republic of the Maldives.
At the first multi-party parliamentary elections in the Maldives on 9 May 2009, the DRP won 36% of the seats (28 out of 77 seats) in the parliament, becoming the party to win the most seats. However, DRP gained the second most votes with 27.5% of the votes (39,399 votes) compared with the 35.3% of votes (50,562 votes) gained by the Maldivian Democratic Party.
Ahmed Thasmeen Ali (2010–2013)edit
In 2011, the first leader of the party, former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom removed himself from the party amid contentious conflicts of interest within the party and political competitiveness.[5] He formed a new political party called the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). It was a point where DRP had a huge debt following the defeat in the 2008 Presidential Elections with Ahmed Thasmeen Ali as the running mate of Gayyoom. Once Gayyoom left, the party was led by Ahmed Thasmeen Ali who had to face the inherited debt of 32 Million Rufiyaa. This was the biggest challenge for him as the leader of the party. Following the defeat in the first round of Presidential Elections 2013, Thasmeen Ali being the running mate of former president Dr. Waheed, DRP decided to support MDP in the second round of the elections, disappointing a lot of members of the party. MDP was defeated in the second round by PPM. Ahmed Thasmeen Ali then decided to join MDP,[6] leaving DRP in the hands of the current leader Mohamed Nasheed (Colonel), who courageously took up the place of duty, when two leaders on two occasions, had left the party to perish. Taking up the leadership, Mohamed Nasheed promised reform and recovery in many aspects of the party. He had stated that the party was in ICU at the moment, as audited and unaudited debt of the party would round up to a figure as big as 10 Million Rufiyaa.[7]
Mohamed Nasheed (Colonel) (2013–2019)edit
New proposed logo of DRP
The current leader of DRP is Abdulla Jabir.[8] He became the leader of the Party on 18 November 2013, after receiving a majority of the votes at the 142nd council meeting.
Soon after taking up the leadership, Mohamed Nasheed, as a determined leader, announced a logo contest open for all, to change the logo of the party. It was part of the re-branding and reforming of DRP. The logo to win the 1st place was “Rising Star” designed by Modern Arts. The logo was inspired from a verse of a poem by Muhammad Jameel Didi who was a famous poet and a political figure of the Maldives.
Party objectivesedit
According to the party's literature, the objectives of DRP are:
Strengthening and protecting the existing bonds of Islamic unity.
Grooming a new generation of well-disciplined and talented youths who will carry the mantle of national progress, in the years ahead.
Upholding justice.
Modeling the Maldivian society to reflect the aspirations of the people.
Protecting the Maldives from detrimental external influences.
Facilitating easy access to basic services such as housing, education and healthcare for every citizen.
Introducing a new generation of youthful leaders with the vision to fashion domestic affairs in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.
Creating a service-oriented population working steadfastly to promote the well being of the people.
^"Jabir takes over as leader of Dhivehi Rayythunge Party". The Edition. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
^"DRP, MLSDP removed from political party registry". Avas. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
^. Archived from the original on 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
^Shahid, Malika (13 February 2023). "MP Jabir resigns from DRP to form new party". The Edition. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
^Saeed, Shaheeda (5 September 2011). . Miadhu. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
^Ahmed, Fazeena (18 Nov 2013). . Haveeru Online. Archived from the original on 2 September 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
^Naahee, Mohamed (26 November 2013). . Minivan News. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
^Aiham, Ahmed (24 July 2019). "Jabir takes over as leader of Dhivehi Rayythunge Party". The Edition. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
External linksedit
(in Dhivehi) - Official website
January 19, 2024
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political party in the Republic of the Maldives Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party ދ ވ ހ ރ އ ޔ ތ ނ ގ ޕ ޓ LeaderAbdulla Jabir 1 Founded21 July 2005Dissolved15 March 2023 2 HeadquartersMale MaldivesMembership3795 3 IdeologyConservatismPopulismIslamic democracyNationalismPolitical positionCentre right to right wingWebsitedrp mv archived Politics of the MaldivesPolitical partiesElectionsMembership updated as of 25 June 2017In early 2023 the Election Commission issued a decision to dissolve the DRP as the party failed to maintain a minimum of 3 000 members as mandated by law The EC has asked the DRP to cease all political activities until the matter is resolved 4 Contents 1 History 1 1 Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 2005 2010 1 2 Ahmed Thasmeen Ali 2010 2013 1 3 Mohamed Nasheed Colonel 2013 2019 2 Party objectives 3 Election results 3 1 President 3 2 People s Majlis 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editMaumoon Abdul Gayoom 2005 2010 edit On 2 June 2005 the nation s 50 member parliament voted unanimously to allow and operate political parties in the Maldives DRP subsequently submitted its registration on 21 July 2005 and was the second registered political party in the second republic of the Maldives At the first multi party parliamentary elections in the Maldives on 9 May 2009 the DRP won 36 of the seats 28 out of 77 seats in the parliament becoming the party to win the most seats However DRP gained the second most votes with 27 5 of the votes 39 399 votes compared with the 35 3 of votes 50 562 votes gained by the Maldivian Democratic Party Ahmed Thasmeen Ali 2010 2013 edit In 2011 the first leader of the party former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom removed himself from the party amid contentious conflicts of interest within the party and political competitiveness 5 He formed a new political party called the Progressive Party of Maldives PPM It was a point where DRP had a huge debt following the defeat in the 2008 Presidential Elections with Ahmed Thasmeen Ali as the running mate of Gayyoom Once Gayyoom left the party was led by Ahmed Thasmeen Ali who had to face the inherited debt of 32 Million Rufiyaa This was the biggest challenge for him as the leader of the party Following the defeat in the first round of Presidential Elections 2013 Thasmeen Ali being the running mate of former president Dr Waheed DRP decided to support MDP in the second round of the elections disappointing a lot of members of the party MDP was defeated in the second round by PPM Ahmed Thasmeen Ali then decided to join MDP 6 leaving DRP in the hands of the current leader Mohamed Nasheed Colonel who courageously took up the place of duty when two leaders on two occasions had left the party to perish Taking up the leadership Mohamed Nasheed promised reform and recovery in many aspects of the party He had stated that the party was in ICU at the moment as audited and unaudited debt of the party would round up to a figure as big as 10 Million Rufiyaa 7 Mohamed Nasheed Colonel 2013 2019 edit nbsp New proposed logo of DRPThe current leader of DRP is Abdulla Jabir 8 He became the leader of the Party on 18 November 2013 after receiving a majority of the votes at the 142nd council meeting Soon after taking up the leadership Mohamed Nasheed as a determined leader announced a logo contest open for all to change the logo of the party It was part of the re branding and reforming of DRP The logo to win the 1st place was Rising Star designed by Modern Arts The logo was inspired from a verse of a poem by Muhammad Jameel Didi who was a famous poet and a political figure of the Maldives Party objectives editAccording to the party s literature the objectives of DRP are Strengthening and protecting the existing bonds of Islamic unity Grooming a new generation of well disciplined and talented youths who will carry the mantle of national progress in the years ahead Upholding justice Modeling the Maldivian society to reflect the aspirations of the people Protecting the Maldives from detrimental external influences Facilitating easy access to basic services such as housing education and healthcare for every citizen Introducing a new generation of youthful leaders with the vision to fashion domestic affairs in an atmosphere of peace and harmony Creating a service oriented population working steadfastly to promote the well being of the people Election results editPresident edit Year Candidate 1st Round 2nd Round ResultPresident Vice President Votes Vote Votes Vote 2008 Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Ahmed Thasmeen Ali 71 779 40 34 82 121 45 32 Lost2013 Mohammed Waheed Hassan Ahmed Thasmeen Ali 10 750 5 13 N A AnnulledDid not contest in re run2018 Did not contestPeople s Majlis edit Year Party Leader Votes Vote Seats Notes2005 none 71 558 32 29 20 42 Ran as independents supporting DRP2009 Maumoon Abdul Gayoom 40 886 24 62 26 772014 Colonel Mohamed Nasheed 549 0 30 0 85See also editList of Islamic political partiesReferences edit Jabir takes over as leader of Dhivehi Rayythunge Party The Edition 2019 07 24 Retrieved 2020 01 18 DRP MLSDP removed from political party registry Avas 2023 03 15 Retrieved 2023 04 29 Election Commission of Maldives Archived from the original on 2017 06 11 Retrieved 2017 06 24 Shahid Malika 13 February 2023 MP Jabir resigns from DRP to form new party The Edition Retrieved 2020 01 18 Saeed Shaheeda 5 September 2011 Gayoom resigns from DRP Miadhu Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 21 June 2014 Ahmed Fazeena 18 Nov 2013 Thasmeen resigns as DRP leader Haveeru Online Archived from the original on 2 September 2015 Retrieved 21 June 2014 Naahee Mohamed 26 November 2013 Three DRP MPs defect to Jumhoree Party Minivan News Archived from the original on 23 July 2015 Retrieved 22 June 2014 Aiham Ahmed 24 July 2019 Jabir takes over as leader of Dhivehi Rayythunge Party The Edition Retrieved 2022 07 11 External links edit in Dhivehi https web archive org web 20120324173118 http www drp mv Official website Retrieved 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