Ibrahim Falah
Ibrahim Falah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maldivian Parliament for Inguraidhoo | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Hassan Ahmed |
| In office 28 May 2014 – 28 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Hassan Ahmed |
| 20th Parliament Majority leader | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Rasheed Hussain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Innamaadhoo, Raa Atoll, Maldives |
| Political party | Congress (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive (2014–2019) |
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Ibrahim Falah is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as a Member of the People's Majlis for Inguraidhoo constituency since 2024, and from 2014 to 2019. A member of the Congress party, Falah is the 20th Parliament Majority leader.
Political career
[edit]In 2014, Falah was elected a member of the People's Majlis to represent Inguraidhoo constituency, he was sworn in May 2014, and left the position following the 2019 Maldivian parliamentary election.[1]
In April 2024, Falah was elected a member of the People's Majlis, and on 28 May 2024,[2] he was sworn in to the position, representing Raa Inguraidhoo constituency.[3] He later became the 20th Parliament Majority leader, as a member of the People's National Congress.[4] In August 2024, he was elected the chair of the Housing Committee at the parliament.[5]
Impalement of journalists
[edit]In relation to the controversial Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, Falah called for the impalement of journalists.[6] He received backlash online and from the opposition.[6] Falah defended himself by saying he didn't call for anyone to be executed.[7] The Maldives Journalists Association filed a police case over his remarks saying that his remarkes contradict the principles of Islam.[8] President Mohamed Muizzu vowed an investigation into his remarks but didn't condemn his remarks which drew crticism from civil society groups.[9][10] The Maldives Police Service consulted the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) in Falah's investigation.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ibrahim Falah". People's Majlis. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "Ibrahim Falah Candidate No. 01 Inguraidhoo Dhaaira". Elections Commission (Maldives). 20 April 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "Ibrahim Falah". People's Majlis. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "20th Parliament Majority Leader Ibrahim Falah". People's Majlis. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "MP Falah elected Chair of new Housing Committee". Avas. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ a b Azeez, Azhaar Abdul (27 August 2025). "Calling for the death penalty for journalists, Falah in hot water!". Sun. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (29 August 2025). "Falah defends 'impalement' remarks: I never advocated to execute anyone". Sun. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (28 August 2025). "MJA files police case against Falah over incitement of violence towards journalists". Raajje TV. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (29 August 2025). "Pres. vows investigation but stops short of condemning Falah's shocking threat against journalists". Raajje TV. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Azeez, Azhaar Abdul (28 August 2025). "Falah's death call for journalists: President says will look into it". Sun. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (29 August 2025). "Police consult PG in Falah investigation". Raajje TV. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
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