Maldives presidential elections first round to be held early September
The Elections Commission expected a first round to be held in early September and a second round, should it be necessary, would be held within 21 days from election day.
23 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
The first round of presidential elections in the Maldives will be held in early September, the Elections Commission said Thursday.
Preparatory work for the polls had begun and the EC expected to make an announcement in July.
It expected a first round to be held in early September and a second round, should it be necessary, would be held within 21 days from election day.
The 2013 presidential polls remain mired in controversy.
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