Nomination Timeline for Parliamentary Vote Remains Unchanged Despite Legislative Amendment Proposal: EC

The Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives stated that the candidate nomination timeline for the parliamentary elections will remain unchanged despite a legislative amendment proposed by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to postpone elections until after Ramadan. The nomination period runs from 30 January to 14 February 2024. As of 10 February, only 18 candidates had submitted papers. The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) requested banks to expedite account openings for candidates. The EC asked parliament to include provisions for government support during elections. The MDP's amendment passed the committee stage. Political parties have concluded primaries: MDP and The Democrats on 3 February, PNC and PPM on 27 January. The 19th parliament ends 28 May 2024, and the 20th will have 93 seats with six new constituencies.

The Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives stated that the candidate nomination timeline for the parliamentary elections will remain unchanged despite a legislative amendment proposed by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to postpone elections until after Ramadan. The nomination period runs from 30 January to 14 February 2024. As of 10 February, only 18 candidates had submitted papers. The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) requested banks to expedite account openings for candidates. The EC asked parliament to include provisions for government support during elections. The MDP's amendment passed the committee stage. Political parties have concluded primaries: MDP and The Democrats on 3 February, PNC and PPM on 27 January. The 19th parliament ends 28 May 2024, and the 20th will have 93 seats with six new constituencies.

The Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives stated that the candidate nomination timeline for the parliamentary elections will remain unchanged despite a legislative amendment proposed by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to postpone elections until after Ramadan. The nomination period runs from 30 January to 14 February 2024. As of 10 February, only 18 candidates had submitted papers. The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) requested banks to expedite account openings for candidates. The EC asked parliament to include provisions for government support during elections. The MDP's amendment passed the committee stage. Political parties have concluded primaries: MDP and The Democrats on 3 February, PNC and PPM on 27 January. The 19th parliament ends 28 May 2024, and the 20th will have 93 seats with six new constituencies.

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