‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives
India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.
06 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
India has expressed concern over the announcement of the Maldives presidential election with the country’s parliament and judiciary “not allowed to function in a free and transparent manner.”
“We have urged the government of Maldives to return to the path of democracy and ensure credible restoration of the political process and the rule of law before the elections are conducted,” Raveesh Kumar, spokesman of the external affairs ministry, told reporters Thursday.
“It is important that a conducive atmosphere is created for holding free and fair elections in the Maldives.”
The statement echoed calls for “credible, transparent and inclusive presidential elections” by the European Union, which recently reminded the Maldives of the EU Council’s warning to consider targeted measures.
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