2024 Parliamentary Elections: Transparency Maldives Observes Smooth Polling Despite Minor Concerns

Transparency Maldives (TM) reported that parliamentary elections proceeded smoothly with minor ballot secrecy concerns in 4% of polling stations. TM deployed 270 observers across 205 ballot boxes domestically and internationally. 89.3% of stations were operational by 8:10 a.m., all by 9 a.m. 99% of ballot boxes were verified empty. Candidate representatives were present at 93.7% of stations. Police presence was visible at 95% of stations. The Elections Commission confirmed smooth voting, with spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya noting instances of voters displaying ballot papers.

Transparency Maldives (TM) reported that parliamentary elections proceeded smoothly with minor ballot secrecy concerns in 4% of polling stations. TM deployed 270 observers across 205 ballot boxes domestically and internationally. 89.3% of stations were operational by 8:10 a.m., all by 9 a.m. 99% of ballot boxes were verified empty. Candidate representatives were present at 93.7% of stations. Police presence was visible at 95% of stations. The Elections Commission confirmed smooth voting, with spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya noting instances of voters displaying ballot papers.

Transparency Maldives (TM) reported that parliamentary elections proceeded smoothly with minor ballot secrecy concerns in 4% of polling stations. TM deployed 270 observers across 205 ballot boxes domestically and internationally. 89.3% of stations were operational by 8:10 a.m., all by 9 a.m. 99% of ballot boxes were verified empty. Candidate representatives were present at 93.7% of stations. Police presence was visible at 95% of stations. The Elections Commission confirmed smooth voting, with spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya noting instances of voters displaying ballot papers.

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