April Council Polls May Be Maldives’ Last Free and Fair Elections, Shahid Says

Former foreign minister and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) president Abdulla Shahid stated on Monday that the upcoming April local council elections could be the last free and fair elections in the Maldives. Speaking at a youth-focused rally, Shahid urged young voters to mobilize against the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), claiming that young people hold decisive power. He warned that the last presidential election validated his prediction that the country was electing a dictator. Shahid asserted that the MDP has renewed its resolve nationwide and will not retreat. The elections will cover 225 constituencies, with 621 polling stations set up by the Elections Commission.

Former foreign minister and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) president Abdulla Shahid stated on Monday that the upcoming April local council elections could be the last free and fair elections in the Maldives. Speaking at a youth-focused rally, Shahid urged young voters to mobilize against the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), claiming that young people hold decisive power. He warned that the last presidential election validated his prediction that the country was electing a dictator. Shahid asserted that the MDP has renewed its resolve nationwide and will not retreat. The elections will cover 225 constituencies, with 621 polling stations set up by the Elections Commission.

Former foreign minister and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) president Abdulla Shahid stated on Monday that the upcoming April local council elections could be the last free and fair elections in the Maldives. Speaking at a youth-focused rally, Shahid urged young voters to mobilize against the ruling People's National Congress (PNC), claiming that young people hold decisive power. He warned that the last presidential election validated his prediction that the country was electing a dictator. Shahid asserted that the MDP has renewed its resolve nationwide and will not retreat. The elections will cover 225 constituencies, with 621 polling stations set up by the Elections Commission.

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