Discord, Altercations Mar PPM-PNC Parliamentary Primaries

The ruling coalition of PNC and PPM held parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024, marked by discord and altercations over electoral roll discrepancies and candidate disqualifications. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb clarified that member removal is governed by party charters. 283 candidates contested for 73 constituencies, with 71,597 eligible voters. President Muizzu predicted at least 62 seats for the coalition. Thirteen candidates secured PNC nominations without primaries. The coalition did not field candidates in three constituencies. Results expected next week. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for March 17.

The ruling coalition of PNC and PPM held parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024, marked by discord and altercations over electoral roll discrepancies and candidate disqualifications. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb clarified that member removal is governed by party charters. 283 candidates contested for 73 constituencies, with 71,597 eligible voters. President Muizzu predicted at least 62 seats for the coalition. Thirteen candidates secured PNC nominations without primaries. The coalition did not field candidates in three constituencies. Results expected next week. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for March 17.

The ruling coalition of PNC and PPM held parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024, marked by discord and altercations over electoral roll discrepancies and candidate disqualifications. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb clarified that member removal is governed by party charters. 283 candidates contested for 73 constituencies, with 71,597 eligible voters. President Muizzu predicted at least 62 seats for the coalition. Thirteen candidates secured PNC nominations without primaries. The coalition did not field candidates in three constituencies. Results expected next week. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for March 17.

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