DRP proposes alliance with PPM’s Yameen faction

Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) has reached out to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom for an alliance with his faction of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

PPM’s Secretary-General appointed by Yameen’s faction, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel spoke to “Sun” this Tuesday and said DRP had proposed an alliance with them.

“DRP has expressed its interest. We happily welcome it,” said Khaleel.

Khaleel said they were discussing how to work with DRP.

DRP is unavailable for comment at the moment.

As it stands now ruling party PPM is aligned with Maldives Development Alliance, and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Adhaalath Party (AP) and Jumhoory Party (JP) are aligned together forming the opposition – leaving DRP to pick a side.