Voting Process Transparent, Well Administered; Several Conditions Continue to Muddy Democratic Process: Transparency Maldives

Transparency Maldives (TM) observed that election day processes were transparent and well-administered but noted persistent issues like vote buying, lack of transparency in political financing, abuse of state resources, and barriers to women's participation. Specific instances included events for six development projects worth MVR 680 million posted on SOE social media 48 hours before election, amendments to administrative areas within four days, and a housing announcement the day before. TM called on ACC and Police to strengthen enforcement and urged parliamentary review of ACC guidelines.

Transparency Maldives (TM) observed that election day processes were transparent and well-administered but noted persistent issues like vote buying, lack of transparency in political financing, abuse of state resources, and barriers to women's participation. Specific instances included events for six development projects worth MVR 680 million posted on SOE social media 48 hours before election, amendments to administrative areas within four days, and a housing announcement the day before. TM called on ACC and Police to strengthen enforcement and urged parliamentary review of ACC guidelines.

Transparency Maldives (TM) observed that election day processes were transparent and well-administered but noted persistent issues like vote buying, lack of transparency in political financing, abuse of state resources, and barriers to women's participation. Specific instances included events for six development projects worth MVR 680 million posted on SOE social media 48 hours before election, amendments to administrative areas within four days, and a housing announcement the day before. TM called on ACC and Police to strengthen enforcement and urged parliamentary review of ACC guidelines.

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