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Sodiq sworn in as Hithadhoo North MP

Sodiq sworn in as Hithadhoo North MP

Abdullah Sodiq of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) was sworn in as MP for Hithadhoo North on Monday after winning the by-election held on June 6. The seat was vacated by former MP Mohamed Sinan of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) due to an undischarged debt. Sodiq secured 1,375 votes (51.15%) against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed's 1,313 votes (48.85%), with a voter turnout of 66%. With Sodiq's entry, MDP now holds 13 seats in the 20th People's Majlis.

Abdullah Sodiq of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) was sworn in as MP for Hithadhoo North on Monday after winning the by-election held on June 6. The seat was vacated by former MP Mohamed Sinan of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) due to an undischarged debt. Sodiq secured 1,375 votes (51.15%) against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed's 1,313 votes (48.85%), with a voter turnout of 66%. With Sodiq's entry, MDP now holds 13 seats in the 20th People's Majlis.

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Abdullah Sodiq of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) was sworn in as MP for Hithadhoo North on Monday after winning the by-election held on June 6. The seat was vacated by former MP Mohamed Sinan of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) due to an undischarged debt. Sodiq secured 1,375 votes (51.15%) against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed's 1,313 votes (48.85%), with a voter turnout of 66%. With Sodiq's entry, MDP now holds 13 seats in the 20th People's Majlis.

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