Local Council Elections 2026

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Ali Niyaz, former Deputy Chairperson of the MDP and former Member of Parliament for the Hulhumale' constituency. | RaajjeMV

The sole purpose of consolidating elections is to deprive citizens of their right to vote, says Niyaz

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim gives an interview to Raajje TV. | RaajjeMV

Civil service salaries decreased; those previously earning 22,000 MVR are now receiving only 14,000 MVR: Azim

Member of Parliament for the South Galolhu constituency, Mickail Ahmed Naseem, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Fala Suruhee" program. | RaajjeMV

Entire state treasury will be tilted and drained to ensure the government wins elections as they desire: MP Meekail

From the MDP's door-to-door campaign activities | Social Media

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in North Machchangolhi North

Scenes from the lucky draw held to determine the candidate order for the Male' City Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections. These elections, featuring eligible candidates, are scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026. | EC

One day remains for election re-registration; public urged to register promptly

Ahmed Didi, Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Didi describes the referendum as a major scam

MDP President Abdulla Shahid gives an interview to RaajjeTV. | RaajjeMV

Abdulla Shahid: Threats against state-owned enterprise employees to influence votes must stop

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim gives an interview following a door-to-door campaign event. | RaajjeMV

Azim delivers a stinging rebuke to PNC members; claims those attending sessions in pajamas are incapable of any other work

Shamheed addresses the MDP rally. | RaajjeMV

Combining elections is an attempt to secure influence and power for 2028: Shamheed

From the MDP campaign team's visit to Baarah.| RaajjeMV

MDP campaign team receives warm welcome in Baarah

MDP President Abdulla Shahid is departing for Haa Alif Atoll on a campaign visit. | RaajjeMV

MDP President travels to Haa Alif Atoll for local council election campaign

Mohamed Raee, the former Member of Parliament for the Makunudhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

MDP must take to the streets against the merging of the two elections to offer hope to the people: Raee

From the MDP National Congress meeting convened on Thursday | RaajjeMV

MDP passes resolution to oppose holding two elections simultaneously

MDP President Abdulla Shahid delivers remarks during the rally held to launch the party's local council election campaign.

Combining the two elections is a systematic attempt to restrict the powers of the people: Shahid

Muizzu launches door-to-door campaign | Social Media

President Muizzu launches "door-to-door" campaign to garner support for PNC candidates

President Muizzu meets with the owners of Sinamale' and Male' Hiya flats. | President's Office

Complaint filed with ACC over President Muizzu’s decision to distribute 16.1 million Rufiyaa; EC petitioned regarding the transfer of Gaadiffushi employees to other islands

Fathimath Susan of K. Thulusdhoo: The Elections Commission had previously decided to reject Susan's candidacy, citing her failure to meet the eligibility requirements. | Social Media

Supreme Court orders acceptance of Suzan’s candidacy

A photo of the reassigned employees pictured with the Mayor of Thinadhoo and mayoral candidate, Saud. | Social Media

Nabith, who was transferred from his workplace for supporting Thinadhoo Mayor Saud in the council elections, has been reassigned to Kulhudhuffushi for a period of six months.

President Mohamed Muizzu met with residents of the Sinamale' and Male' hiya flats at the official presidential residence, Mulee'aage, where he pledged to provide MVR 100,000 to each household. Candidates from the People's National Congress (PNC) also participated in the meeting. | X

Muizzu distributed 16 million Rufiyaa to a select group in front of PNC candidates: MP Abbas

Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail Rafeeq addresses the MDP's "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally held in Fuvahmulah. | Screen Image

The question we must ask the PNC today is why, despite such a massive budget, no actual work is being seen: Fuvahmulah City Mayor

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