The Maldives will hold a second round of elections on Saturday in five constituencies where candidates received an equal number of votes, reports Haveeru.
Director General of the Elections Commission Mohamed Tholal told Haveeru that run-off elections would be held at Baa atoll Kihaadhoo council, Raa atoll Dhuvaafaru council, Gaaf Alif atoll Kolamaafushi council, Haa Dhaal atoll Kumundhoo council, and Meemu atoll Veyvah councils.
“We are trying to send the ballots to the islands tomorrow,” Tholal said. “We will set up ballot boxes in the respective islands and Male as not enough people registered during the registration period.”
The High Court meanwhile has 33 cases pending concerning the local council elections, out 42 filed. 18 are complaint cases, and 15 involve criminal investigation, Haveeru reported.
