PPM members in Laamu call for democratic polls for Majlis candidate
01 Feb 2014, 8:23 PM
Zaheena Rasheed
Members of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in Laamu Atoll, Maavah constituency, held a protest on Friday over the party’s alleged decision to grant the ticket to incumbent MP Abdul Azeez Jamal Abu Bakr without a primary.
Azeez, however, has said the PPM is still in discussions over candidates for the primary and that he has not yet been granted the PPM ticket.
The Maavah constituency consists of Maavah, Hithadhoo and Kunahandhoo constituencies in Laamu Atoll. Protests were held only in Kunahandhoo Island.
Speaking to Minivan News, PPM member Simad Adam said an estimated 240 members took part in Friday’s protest.
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