Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is seeking the recount of ballots from six constituencies following the Local Council Elections held last Saturday. Speaking during a...
EC predicts 40% voter turnout as queues dwindle
President Solih votes, appeals for a greater voter turnout
Zero turnout leaves ballot boxes unopened in several islands
Voting begins for Local Council Elections
Voters advised to bring black or blue pen when coming to vote
President: Thinadhoo will be developed as a trade hub
Shareef: Budget needed to hold the election according to guidelines has been reduced from 42.8 million to 29.8 million
Nasheed: Will win Council Election and do a hat-trick
Shareef: Election Commission have not requested to delay Council Election
Shareef: Another 42.8 million Rufiyaa required to hold election, President and Parliament has been informed
Speaker of Parliament: Council Election will be on April 10, change won't be brought to that
Habeeb: Civil Servants running in Council Elections will be suspended starting tomorrow
Council Election and Women’s Committee Elections set for 10 April
People taken into police custody at opposition rally including Adurey
Opposition takes to the streets calling to fast-track election
President ratifies first amendment to Local Council Elections Special Provision Act 2020
Parliament to reconvene on January 13 for an extraordinary sitting
136 candidates withdraw names
Total 114 candidate names withdrawn, mostly MDP candidates
EC to facilitate online re-registrations for Local Council Election
Discussions ongoing to hold Local Council Elections in March 2021
Bill to delay Council Election on agenda, Parliament sitting cancelled
President Maumoon calls to delay Council Election
Progressive Coalition suspends campaign trail amidst Coronavirus fears