First application from independent candidate submitted

The elections body said it would decide on the candidacy within 48 hours.

Independent councillor-elect joins MDP

The Vaadhoo councillor-elect is the first of 101 independent candidates who won seats in the Maldives’ third local council elections to join a political party.

Majlis elections: EC announces preliminary results, coalition secures parliament majority

Candidates from political parties finish signing voter lists

Coalition leaders urge independent candidates to withdraw

Council candidate withdraws despite election being delayed to accommodate his candidacy

PPM wins by-elections in Faafu, Meemu and Laamu atolls

Political parties scramble for independents