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Embattled ex-pres Yameen to field 40 candidates for parliament polls

People's National Front (PNF), backed by former President Abdullah Yameen, will field 40 candidates in the upcoming 20th Parliament elections. 15 candidate forms were submitted to the Election Commission on Tuesday. PNF logo won't appear on ballots due to delayed party registration; purple color will be used. Former Technology Minister Mohammed Maleeh Jamal spoke to media. Yameen formed PNF after falling out with President Muizzu. Yameen is serving 15 years on corruption charges but under house arrest.

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People's National Front (PNF), backed by former President Abdullah Yameen, will field 40 candidates in the upcoming 20th Parliament elections. 15 candidate forms were submitted to the Election Commission on Tuesday. PNF logo won't appear on ballots due to delayed party registration; purple color will be used. Former Technology Minister Mohammed Maleeh Jamal spoke to media. Yameen formed PNF after falling out with President Muizzu. Yameen is serving 15 years on corruption charges but under house arrest.

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