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Transparency Maldives issued a press statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 elections. Opening was smooth, with 15 out of 26 polling stations opening by 8:10am and all by 9:00am. Police presence was visible at 25 of 26 stations. However, ballot secrecy was compromised in 3 stations due to layout, and police interfered at one station. The Elections Commission announced last-minute changes to voting procedures on declining ballot papers, causing administrative confusion and risking voter secrecy. Transparency Maldives urged all parties to maintain peace and encouraged voter turnout.

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Transparency Maldives issued a press statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 elections. Opening was smooth, with 15 out of 26 polling stations opening by 8:10am and all by 9:00am. Police presence was visible at 25 of 26 stations. However, ballot secrecy was compromised in 3 stations due to layout, and police interfered at one station. The Elections Commission announced last-minute changes to voting procedures on declining ballot papers, causing administrative confusion and risking voter secrecy. Transparency Maldives urged all parties to maintain peace and encouraged voter turnout.

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