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Voting begins for MDP primaries

Voting begins for MDP primaries

Voting has commenced for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primaries to select candidates for the Local Council Elections and Women's Development Committee (WDC) elections scheduled for April 4. Voting takes place in various islands until 8:00 PM today, after which counting will begin. In the primary, 92 candidates from 25 islands compete for island council seats, 37 contest across five city locations, and 23 compete for WDC tickets. The most competitive race is for Malé City Mayor, with incumbent Adam Azim challenged by former MP Ali Azim. Some candidates, like Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif, secured the ticket without a primary.

Voting has commenced for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primaries to select candidates for the Local Council Elections and Women's Development Committee (WDC) elections scheduled for April 4. Voting takes place in various islands until 8:00 PM today, after which counting will begin. In the primary, 92 candidates from 25 islands compete for island council seats, 37 contest across five city locations, and 23 compete for WDC tickets. The most competitive race is for Malé City Mayor, with incumbent Adam Azim challenged by former MP Ali Azim. Some candidates, like Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif, secured the ticket without a primary.

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Voting has commenced for the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primaries to select candidates for the Local Council Elections and Women's Development Committee (WDC) elections scheduled for April 4. Voting takes place in various islands until 8:00 PM today, after which counting will begin. In the primary, 92 candidates from 25 islands compete for island council seats, 37 contest across five city locations, and 23 compete for WDC tickets. The most competitive race is for Malé City Mayor, with incumbent Adam Azim challenged by former MP Ali Azim. Some candidates, like Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif, secured the ticket without a primary.

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