National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore graduate Ali Hussain has narrowly missed out on the opportunity to be the Maldivian opposition coalition’s Vice-Presidential candidate..Ali, who joined NLSIU in 2002, is a Member of the Majlis (Parliament). He was elected on a Jumhooree Party (JP) ticket. JP is the second largest party in an opposition coalition led by former President Mohammed Nasheed‘s Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)..As per their pre-poll agreement, the MDP would have the right to select a Presidential candidate, while the JP would choose his running mate..Ali has been a vociferous critic of the incumbent government..He and three others submitted their nominations for a party primary on Thursday, July 12. He lost out on securing his candidacy by just one vote. The Maldives goes to the polls on September 23, 2018..HFT to Ali Shamin Manikson.Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
