EC to Conduct Nationwide Voting Survey as Part of Voters’ Day Commemoration

The Election Commission (EC) of the Maldives will conduct a nationwide online survey this month to understand why voter turnout is declining, as part of the first Voters' Day commemoration. Commission Member and Spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya stated the survey aims to directly gather reasons from voters, especially for low participation in by-elections. Results will be shared with state agencies, and a full scientific study may follow if needed. EC President Fuad Thowfeeq had previously noted a concerning trend of decreasing voter numbers, emphasizing the need to address the issue given the significant state expenditure on elections.

The Election Commission (EC) of the Maldives will conduct a nationwide online survey this month to understand why voter turnout is declining, as part of the first Voters' Day commemoration. Commission Member and Spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya stated the survey aims to directly gather reasons from voters, especially for low participation in by-elections. Results will be shared with state agencies, and a full scientific study may follow if needed. EC President Fuad Thowfeeq had previously noted a concerning trend of decreasing voter numbers, emphasizing the need to address the issue given the significant state expenditure on elections.

The Election Commission (EC) of the Maldives will conduct a nationwide online survey this month to understand why voter turnout is declining, as part of the first Voters' Day commemoration. Commission Member and Spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya stated the survey aims to directly gather reasons from voters, especially for low participation in by-elections. Results will be shared with state agencies, and a full scientific study may follow if needed. EC President Fuad Thowfeeq had previously noted a concerning trend of decreasing voter numbers, emphasizing the need to address the issue given the significant state expenditure on elections.

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