Parliament Committee Approves Post-Ramadan Parliamentary Elections

The Independent Institutions Committee of Parliament approved postponement of upcoming parliamentary elections until after Ramadan 1445 (March 2024). EC had submitted proposal with two options: shorten campaign to 20 days for March 9 election or extend statutory period to 140 days. Committee agreed to hold after Ramadan instead. MPs Ahmed Abdulla and Ali Azim said EC will have 30 days after Ramadan to hold elections. Unanimous approval.

The Independent Institutions Committee of Parliament approved postponement of upcoming parliamentary elections until after Ramadan 1445 (March 2024). EC had submitted proposal with two options: shorten campaign to 20 days for March 9 election or extend statutory period to 140 days. Committee agreed to hold after Ramadan instead. MPs Ahmed Abdulla and Ali Azim said EC will have 30 days after Ramadan to hold elections. Unanimous approval.

The Independent Institutions Committee of Parliament approved postponement of upcoming parliamentary elections until after Ramadan 1445 (March 2024). EC had submitted proposal with two options: shorten campaign to 20 days for March 9 election or extend statutory period to 140 days. Committee agreed to hold after Ramadan instead. MPs Ahmed Abdulla and Ali Azim said EC will have 30 days after Ramadan to hold elections. Unanimous approval.

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