EC disputes allegations of discrimination from both MDP and PPM
14 Jan 2012, 4:03 PM
Hawwa Lubna
The Elections Commission (EC) has hit back at criticism from several political parties, rejecting claims of discrimination against the parties.
In a press conference on Thursday, EC members and department heads claimed that the commission fully abides by laws and regulation, while undertaking the tasks mandated to the commission.
“We do not favor or provide any advantages to any political party,” EC Vice President Ahmed Fayaz contended.
EC made the comments following claims by both the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) that the commission was discriminating against the parties.
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