MDP Sees Influx of Ten New Members Over the Last Six Months

  • Politics
PUBLISHED 03 July 2025

The Elections Commission (EC) of the Maldives has reported that the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) saw just ten new members join over the last six months, despite losing nearly 8,400 members during the same period.


According to the EC’s most recent data, the MDP had 52,142 registered members in January 2024. That number has since fallen sharply to 43,755—a significant drop for the country’s second-largest political party. The modest gain of only 10 new members during this time highlights the party’s struggle to retain and attract supporters amid changing political dynamics.


Despite this sharp decrease, the MDP still holds its position as the second-largest political party in the Maldives.


Meanwhile, the People’s National Congress (PNC) continues to lead in terms of total membership. The ruling party currently has 68,665 members, though this is slightly down from 68,968 members five months ago—marking a loss of 303 members.


On the other hand, the People’s National Front (PNF), led by former president Abdulla Yameen, has experienced growth. The party gained 224 members over the past five months, increasing its total membership from 2,822 to 3,046.


Here’s where the other political parties stand in terms of current membership:




  1. Jumhooree Party (JP): 13,456 members




  2. Maldives Development Alliance (MDA): 9,011 members




  3. Adhaalath Party (AP): 8,844 members




  4. Maldives National Party (MNP): 5,836 members




  5. The Democrats: 3,547 members




  6. Maldives Third Way Democrats (MTD): 2,272 members




Although the Maldives has seen the registration of 13 political parties since the introduction of multiparty democracy, only nine remain active. Four parties have been dissolved for failing to meet the minimum membership requirement set by law. These include major names from past political landscapes such as the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP), and the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM).


 


The latest figures reflect shifting allegiances and possibly waning public interest in traditional party structures, even as some parties continue to consolidate or revive their bases.