Re-registration open for parliamentary polls

The Elections Commission (EC) has opened the opportunity to re-register for the fast-approaching parliamentary elections.

EC announced the re-registration process on Sunday.

EC revealed that individuals can re-register to cast their ballots at any place other than the one they are already registered to vote at, from 2pm March 10.

The deadline for applications is set at 3pm, March 16.

The commission revealed that only those who wish to register to cast their ballots at a place other than the one registered to vote at when the registration process was first announced from February 1 – 7, will have the option to re-register this time round.

Individuals may check their registered locations on EC’s website. Further, they can also enter their national ID card number and send an SMS to 1414, to check the location of registration.

EC also revealed that the applications for re-registrations will only be accepted through their portal, online.

Individuals may apply for re-registration through eFaas only through verified accounts

EC further noted that all assistance will be provided for the process across all inhabited islands except the capital Malé City, through the local council officers, Addu City, Fuvahmulah City district officers as well as Kulhudhuffushi City council secretariat.

If in Malé City, EC has planned for individuals to proceed with the re-registration process at the Elections Center in Dharubaaruge.

EC delayed the parliamentary polls of 2024 to April, after President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu ratified the fifth amendment to the General Elections Act on February 29.

The People’s Majlis elections were previously slated for 17 March 2024, which falls within the first week of the fasting month of Ramadan. The elections will now be held on 21 April 2024.