Maldives Presidential Polls 2023 - Second Round

Officials of Elections Commission has started vote counting.

Voting ques were closed at 05:00 pm following the closing of ballot boxes from 05:00 pm onwards.

The man who threw and broke the ballot box in Gdh. Vaadhoo has been taken to police custody.

Some one has smashed and opened the closed ballot box of Vaadhoo Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.

The ballot box was closed at 05:00 pm.

The voting ques were closed at 05:00 pm.

Deputy Chief Observer Anne Marlborough met with media representatives at the Malé Social Centre this morning and briefed them on the process of the EU observation of the second round of elections.

Voting ques will be closed at 05:00 pm sharp.

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has strongly condemned the attacks on members of parliament for Feydhoo constituency Mohamed Nihad and Ibrahim Shareef.

The Commission is concerned about the prevalence of physical assault, defamation and hate speech in political disputes and differences of opinion.

The Commission reminds that these actions are also criminal offences.

HRCM called on the relevant authorities to investigate such cases and take action as soon as possible.

The Elections Commission (EC) has disclosed that more than 221,000 has cast their ballots so far.

EC disclosed that 221,496 people exercised their right to vote, by 15:00 pm. This is 78.32 percent of eligible voters.

This includes 111,273 females and 110,223 males.

A total of 282,804 people are eligible to vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

A team of 36 observers from the European Union are observing the Maldivian Presidential Election.

International observers observing polling stations

International observers observing polling stations

There is only one hour left to vote.

Voting ques will be closed at 05:00 pm sharp.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has disclosed that the authority has received reports of threats and intimidation by members of criminal groups on election-related activities today.

MPS noted that the authority has also received reports of attacks on election-related activities today.

These cases are being investigated as serious crimes, says MPS.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) has stated that activities of criminal groups are increasing in Male' City.

MPS noted that they have taken necessary measures to strengthen election security measures following the increasing activities of criminal groups in the city.

MPS says that necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of the public.

The Elections Commission (EC) has disclosed that more than 199,000 has cast their ballots so far.

EC disclosed that 199,023 people exercised their right to vote, by 15:00 pm. This is 70.37 percent of eligible voters.

This includes 100,160 females and 98,863 males.

A total of 282,804 people are eligible to vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

Running mate of MDP's presidential candidate Mohamed Aslam has casted his ballot.

Vice President Faisal Naseem has casted his vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

The Elections Commission (EC) has disclosed that more than 97,000 has casted their ballots so far.

EC disclosed that 97,220 people exercised their right to vote, by 11:00 am. This is 34.38 percent of eligible voters.

This includes 44,763 females and 52,457 males.

A total of 282,804 people are eligible to vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

Maldives Police Service has disclosed that they have so far arrested four people in with the election.

MPS states that one of them have been released after questioning.

The Elections Commission (EC) has disclosed that more than 65,000 has casted their ballots so far.

EC disclosed that 65,600 people exercised their right to vote, by 10:00 am. This is 12.84 percent of eligible voters.

This includes 27,291 females and 38,209 males.

A total of 282,804 people are eligible to vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

Former President Abdulla Yameen has casted his ballot.

Man arrested for taking pictures of the ballot paper has been released after questioning, says Maldives Police Service.

The man was arrested from Fuvahmulah city

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has casted his vote to the ballot box kept in Jamaaluddheen school. President has urged all voters to exercise their right to vote.

Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has casted his ballot.

People with special needs and pregnant women can vote without queuing.

First Lady Fazna Ahmed has casted her vote.

Voting on going in Kurinbi Island of Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

Minister of Youth Sports and Community Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof has casted his ballot.

The Elections Commission (EC) has disclosed that more than 36,000 has casted their ballots so far.

EC disclosed that 36,312 people exercised their right to vote, by 09:00 am. This is 12.84 percent of eligible voters.

This includes 13,110 females and 23,202 males.

A total of 282,804 people are eligible to vote in the second round of the 2023 Presidential Election.

Voting on going in Addu City.

A man has been arrested for taking photo of ballot paper in Fuvahmulah City.

Some polling stations have about 2 people voting per minute, says Vice President of the Elections Commission, Ismail Habeeb.

Voting is on going in all polling stations, except for the ballot boxes in UAE and UK.

Voting on going in Thulhaadhoo Island in Baa Atoll.

Voting on going in Kanduhulhudhoo Island of Gaafu Alif.

Voting on going in Dhangethi Island of Alif Dhaalu Atoll.

Voting on going in Neykurendhoo Island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

Voting on going in Vaikaradhoo Island of Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

PNC's candidate Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has casted his ballot.