Major unrest breaks out during PNC internal elections, resulting in damage to state property
12 ޖުލައި 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 20:40Videos have surfaced showing significant damage to state property and blatant defiance of police orders during a violent altercation near a polling station in Hulhumalé. The political party involved is facing widespread public condemnation following these disruptive actions during a political event.
Major unrest broke out during the PNC internal elections, resulting in significant damage to state property. | Midhuam Saud X
A major disturbance has broken out near a ballot box in Hulhumale during the internal elections of the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), leading to reports of significant damage to state property.
Disturbances broke out at the polling station for the North Hulhumale constituency during the elections held on Saturday.
Footage of the incident currently circulating on social media depicts a violent confrontation, showing several PNC members present at the scene engaging in physical altercations with one another. Furthermore, significant damage to state property at the center was observed. The videos clearly show individuals throwing chairs and other items, resulting in the deliberate destruction of the facility's assets.
Video footage of the incident shows the crowd defying police orders and attempting to escalate the unrest as officers worked to bring the situation under control. The event has since sparked widespread public criticism.
Critics argue that the scenes witnessed during the PNC internal elections are inconsistent with democratic principles and are unacceptable within a professional political movement.
