Elections Commission

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The President of the Elections Commission (EC), Mohamed Zahid, speaking regarding matters related to elections. | RaajjeMV

170 complaints filed regarding three elections; legal recourse available if Commission's response is unsatisfactory: Zahid

Among the elections held on April 4, | EC

Runoff elections for remaining constituencies scheduled to take place next Saturday

Recounting of votes underway for M. Veyvah. | PSM

MDP maintains lead over PNC after recount of Veyvah Council seat

Ibrahim Nazil, the Member of Parliament for the South Hithadhoo constituency and Parliamentary Group Leader of the MDP, delivers his remarks. | RaajjeMV

62 questions currently remain unanswered by government ministers in Parliament; Muizzu must take full responsibility for this lack of accountability: MP Nazil

Abdulla Waheed, the President of the Dhidhdhoo Constituency, who was appointed as the MDP spokesperson for the Local Council Elections. | RaajjeMV

Saturday's election was the most poorly organized and poorly planned election in Maldivian history: MDP

Allegations have been leveled against the Elections Commission, accusing the body of rigging the vote to ensure victory for PNC candidate Suha Ibrahim in the election held to select the President of the Dhaalu Meedhoo Council. | RaajjeMV

PNC candidate for Dh. Meedhoo accused of vote rigging; EC results show Meedhoo resident allegedly cast ballot in L. Fonadhoo box

A member of the public arrives to cast their ballot during the local council elections held on Saturday. | RaajjeMV

This marks the highest voter turnout ever recorded in a local council election

Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee Elections, and public referendums. | EC

Misuse of State Resources and Risk of Political Influence Loom Over Election: Transparency Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addresses the media during a press conference. | President's Office

Acknowledging his defeat in three consecutive elections, President Muizzu has stated that he will take necessary steps to address and rectify underlying issues

The counting of votes for three separate elections is currently underway. | RaajjeMV

Government declares Sunday and Monday as public holidays in connection with the elections

Former President Abdulla Yameen casts his ballot in the three elections being held today. | RaajjeMV

Yameen strongly criticizes EC over its conduct regarding Saturday's elections

Voting for three concurrent elections is currently underway in N. Velidhoo. | RaajjeMV

Voting fails to commence at all centers despite 8:00 AM scheduled start for three elections; turnout remains low

Abdulla Waheed, the spokesperson for the MDP's council elections, speaks during a press conference held by the party. | MDP

MDP condemns EC President’s remarks allegedly encouraging voter boycott in Saturday’s elections

President of the Elections Commission, Mohamed Zahid. | EC

888,845 ballot papers printed for Saturday's triple elections

Ahmed Haleem, the former Member of Parliament for the Bilehdhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Constitutional amendments will be introduced to elect a president in a single round following a referendum, as this is the only path for Muizzu to secure victory in 2028: Ahmed Haleem

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivers his address at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru Hulhumale'" rally held in Hulhumale'. | RaajjeMV

Government is scrambling to win the election because they have failed over the past two and a half years: President Solih

Members of the MDP are currently protesting outside the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over the failure to investigate corruption cases.

To date, MDP National Council member Ahmed Saleem has submitted numerous cases related to corruption for investigation.

22 cases of corruption involving the current administration submitted to ACC; no response received to date: Maaz Saleem

Former Vice President of the MDP, Mohamed Shifaz, addresses the audience during the party's "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally. | MDP

Spirit of change is felt across entire country; citizens must turn out to vote despite lack of a level playing field: Shifaz

During a press conference hosted by the Elections Commission. | RaajjeMV

EC: Each voter will be issued three ballot papers for the elections scheduled for April 4

Former Hulhumale' MP Ali Niyaz speaks at an MDP press conference. | RaajjeMV

Referendum is being held under government pressure on EC: Niyaz

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