MDP Slams ECM’s Election Scheduling, Urges Reevaluation of Date
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) strongly criticized the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) for scheduling the 2024 Parliamentary Election on 17 March, during Ramadan. MDP spokesperson Anas Abdul Sattar accused ECM of yielding to influence from the ruling coalition (PNC and PPM). The MDP and other parties on the National Advisory Committee had recommended a post-Ramadan date. ECM defended its decision citing administrative hurdles, including school exams and government holidays before Eid.
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) strongly criticized the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) for scheduling the 2024 Parliamentary Election on 17 March, during Ramadan. MDP spokesperson Anas Abdul Sattar accused ECM of yielding to influence from the ruling coalition (PNC and PPM). The MDP and other parties on the National Advisory Committee had recommended a post-Ramadan date. ECM defended its decision citing administrative hurdles, including school exams and government holidays before Eid.
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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) strongly criticized the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) for scheduling the 2024 Parliamentary Election on 17 March, during Ramadan. MDP spokesperson Anas Abdul Sattar accused ECM of yielding to influence from the ruling coalition (PNC and PPM). The MDP and other parties on the National Advisory Committee had recommended a post-Ramadan date. ECM defended its decision citing administrative hurdles, including school exams and government holidays before Eid.
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