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Elections Commission

Politics

Local council elections scheduled for April 2020

The Elections Commission plans to increase the number of ballot boxes.

28 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives elections chief mocks ex-president’s vote rigging claims

Yameen continued to blame his heavy defeat on voter fraud.

29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

State funds approved for political parties

The MDP is now the largest party with more than 50,000 members.

21 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections Commission ready for April 6 polls

Polls open at 8am on Saturday morning.

04 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition accused of seeking election delay

The PPM says it has not been able to campaign for the April 6 polls.

01 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Habeeb reappointed to Elections Commission

Habeeb was appointed to the five-member commission for a second term.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections Commission rules out delaying parliamentary polls

Opposition parties called for a postponement over former president Yameen’s arrest.

24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party

The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.

28 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Parliamentary elections scheduled for April 6

January 28 is the tentative date to start accepting applications from candidates.

17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections Commission ordered to recognise PPM leadership

Former president Yameen was elected as the PPM’s leader at an extraordinary congress.

22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Institutions seek bigger budgets

The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.

21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections

The number of constituencies rises to 87.

06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections body defends refusal to endorse PPM congress

The PPM asked the High Court to order the Elections Commission to recognise its new leadership.

05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Row escalates between Maldives ruling party and elections body

The PPM has been fined US$4,860 for accusing Elections Commissioners of bribery and vote rigging.

22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Verdict looms in Maldives election challenge

The Supreme Court was undecided on hearing from secret witnesses.

15 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections Commission in U-turn over unseated lawmakers

The Supreme Court wrapped up hearings on the disqualification of MPs Abdulla and Sinan.

12 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party

The Elections Commission is accused of vote rigging at nightly protests by the ruling party.

07 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment

A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.

05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election

The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.

04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Elections Commission decries death threats

EC secretary-general was threatened by three masked men.

03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

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