The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has invited all political parties in the Maldives to join its "Citizens in Defense of the Constitution" rally planned for Tuesday night.

At a press conference on Monday, MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said no official discussions took place between any political parties for the rally.

"But we are now extending an invitation to all political parties to join the rally," the former Economic Minister said.

Fayyaz also called on civil society organizations and groups representing various sectors to participate in the rally and invited people from the atolls to come to Male' for the rally.

"We strongly request all Maldivians to attend this rally and support us in this. If we ignore this today, tomorrow we will lose much more," he warned.

The rally at Alimas Carnival area in Male' is scheduled to begin at 8:30 pm on Tuesday. This is expected to be MDP's biggest rally to take place over the past year.