Elections Commission to disburse funds for political parties
With 39,502 members, the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives will receive MVR10 million (US$648,508). The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party with 29,350 members is entitled to MVR7.5 million (US$486,400).
25 May 2017, 9:00 AM
The Elections Commission has decided to pay out MVR23 million (US$1.5 million) in state funding for four political parties with more than 10,000 registered members.
The annual funding was disbursed at a rate of MVR255.30 (US$17) per member.
With 39,502 members, the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives will receive MVR10 million (US$648,508). The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party with 29,350 members is entitled to MVR7.5 million (US$486,400).
The PPM’s coalition partner Maldivian Development Alliance and the opposition Jumhooree Party were each allocated MVR2.7 million (US$175,000).
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