Over 60,000 Ballots Cast by Midday as Voting Continues Nationwide

More than 62,000 voters had cast ballots by midday in the Maldives' Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee elections, and national referendum. The Elections Commission reported 62,083 people voted, representing 21.05% of the 294,876 eligible electorate. Of these, 33,245 were men and 28,838 women. At the halfway point, 232,793 voters (78.95%) had yet to vote. Polling stations are open until 4:00 p.m., and an afternoon surge is expected based on past patterns.

More than 62,000 voters had cast ballots by midday in the Maldives' Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee elections, and national referendum. The Elections Commission reported 62,083 people voted, representing 21.05% of the 294,876 eligible electorate. Of these, 33,245 were men and 28,838 women. At the halfway point, 232,793 voters (78.95%) had yet to vote. Polling stations are open until 4:00 p.m., and an afternoon surge is expected based on past patterns.

More than 62,000 voters had cast ballots by midday in the Maldives' Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee elections, and national referendum. The Elections Commission reported 62,083 people voted, representing 21.05% of the 294,876 eligible electorate. Of these, 33,245 were men and 28,838 women. At the halfway point, 232,793 voters (78.95%) had yet to vote. Polling stations are open until 4:00 p.m., and an afternoon surge is expected based on past patterns.

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