PNC most accepted party despite referendum result: Muizzu
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that despite the embarrassing defeat in the government's high-priority referendum, the People's National Congress (PNC) remains the most widely accepted party. Speaking at a PNC rally in Dh. Meedhoo, he claimed the party has won every election since its inception. However, 70% of the electorate rejected the PNC in the recent referendum, with over 148,000 votes against the government. The PNC failed to secure any mayoral seat or majority in any city council in local elections. The party also lost the Hithadhoo North by-election to the MDP, a seat it had won in 2024. Opposition groups assert that these results demonstrate declining public support.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that despite the embarrassing defeat in the government's high-priority referendum, the People's National Congress (PNC) remains the most widely accepted party. Speaking at a PNC rally in Dh. Meedhoo, he claimed the party has won every election since its inception. However, 70% of the electorate rejected the PNC in the recent referendum, with over 148,000 votes against the government. The PNC failed to secure any mayoral seat or majority in any city council in local elections. The party also lost the Hithadhoo North by-election to the MDP, a seat it had won in 2024. Opposition groups assert that these results demonstrate declining public support.
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that despite the embarrassing defeat in the government's high-priority referendum, the People's National Congress (PNC) remains the most widely accepted party. Speaking at a PNC rally in Dh. Meedhoo, he claimed the party has won every election since its inception. However, 70% of the electorate rejected the PNC in the recent referendum, with over 148,000 votes against the government. The PNC failed to secure any mayoral seat or majority in any city council in local elections. The party also lost the Hithadhoo North by-election to the MDP, a seat it had won in 2024. Opposition groups assert that these results demonstrate declining public support.
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