Fathimath Saudha
Fathimath Saudha is a Maldivian politician who is currently serving as the member of parliament for Nilandhoo constituency since 2024.
Early life and education
Saudha was born in Maafannu, Malé. She is the younger sister of president Mohamed Muizzu. She obtained her Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Mysore, and her master's degree in clinic and counselling psychology from Coventry University.Career
Saudha started her political career in 2009 in the Adhaalath Party as a member of the party's Women's Committee. She later left AP and joined the Progressive Party of Maldives in 2015 after the two party's coalition ended. In 2016, she was appointed as the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Health.Saudha also worked as an Assistant Psychologist and a part time lecturer at Avid College and the Maldives National University. She also worked at the Disability Council, Maldives Allied Health Council, served as the chair of the Social Sector Council of the Maldives National Skill Development Authority, and a member of the National Trade and Testing Certification.
In 2023, Saudha won the primary in the People's [National Congress (Maldives)|People's National Congress] and was the party's representative in the 2024 parliamentary election for Nilandhoo constituency. She later won the seat for the constituency and is currently serving as the MP for Nilandhoo. She was also elected as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's Forum of Young Parliamentarians' Asia Pacific group.