Elections Commission to Announce Parliamentary Election Date in January

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) will announce the date for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in January. The constitutionally mandated date coincides with Ramadan, causing deliberation among political parties over pre- or post-Ramadan timing. The Independent Institutions Committee advised against legislative amendments and recommended post-Ramadan elections. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb stated the commission will convene the National Advisory Committee for preparations. Low voter turnout in recent presidential elections is a concern.

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) will announce the date for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in January. The constitutionally mandated date coincides with Ramadan, causing deliberation among political parties over pre- or post-Ramadan timing. The Independent Institutions Committee advised against legislative amendments and recommended post-Ramadan elections. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb stated the commission will convene the National Advisory Committee for preparations. Low voter turnout in recent presidential elections is a concern.

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) will announce the date for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in January. The constitutionally mandated date coincides with Ramadan, causing deliberation among political parties over pre- or post-Ramadan timing. The Independent Institutions Committee advised against legislative amendments and recommended post-Ramadan elections. ECM Vice Chairman Ismail Habeeb stated the commission will convene the National Advisory Committee for preparations. Low voter turnout in recent presidential elections is a concern.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of ecm / election date.