In accordance with Article 129 (d) of the Constitution, President Mohamed Nasheed has sent the names of Cabinet members for the consent of the People’s Majlis.

On 7 July President Nasheed reappointed all thirteen Cabinet members. Speaking to the media after the appointment of Cabinet, the President said he sees “no valid reason” why Majlis members should not give the cabinet Ministers their consent.

Article 129 (d) says the President shall submit to the People’s Majlis, within seven days of making appointments to the Cabinet, the names of the appointees to the Cabinet for the consent of the People’s Majlis.