2024 Parliamentary Elections: Voting Underway as Polling Stations Open Across Maldives

Voting is underway in the Maldives for the 2024 parliamentary elections to elect 93 members to the 20th parliament. The Elections Commission set up 603 polling stations nationwide and three overseas. 386 candidates are contesting, with 284,663 eligible voters. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with provisional results expected later. President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress competes against the Maldivian Democratic Party and The Democrats. A fallout between Muizzu and former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is affecting PNC's chances. EC Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek emphasized no extensions to voting. Police launched 'Operation Blue Tide' for security. EC member Hassan Zakariyya warned against violations.

Voting is underway in the Maldives for the 2024 parliamentary elections to elect 93 members to the 20th parliament. The Elections Commission set up 603 polling stations nationwide and three overseas. 386 candidates are contesting, with 284,663 eligible voters. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with provisional results expected later. President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress competes against the Maldivian Democratic Party and The Democrats. A fallout between Muizzu and former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is affecting PNC's chances. EC Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek emphasized no extensions to voting. Police launched 'Operation Blue Tide' for security. EC member Hassan Zakariyya warned against violations.

Voting is underway in the Maldives for the 2024 parliamentary elections to elect 93 members to the 20th parliament. The Elections Commission set up 603 polling stations nationwide and three overseas. 386 candidates are contesting, with 284,663 eligible voters. Voting runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with provisional results expected later. President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress competes against the Maldivian Democratic Party and The Democrats. A fallout between Muizzu and former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is affecting PNC's chances. EC Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek emphasized no extensions to voting. Police launched 'Operation Blue Tide' for security. EC member Hassan Zakariyya warned against violations.

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