EC Ready for Referendum, Requires Additional Parliamentary Clarification

The Elections Commission (EC) stated it is ready to conduct a governance referendum on 29 October as directed by parliament, but needs clarification on the question. EC Vice-President Ismail Habeeb asked parliament to send the official question and allocate a budget of MVR 40 million. The commission has drafted a regulation for the referendum, to be gazetted within two days. Habeeb noted there is no existing law on referendum procedures under the Elections Commission Act.

The Elections Commission (EC) stated it is ready to conduct a governance referendum on 29 October as directed by parliament, but needs clarification on the question. EC Vice-President Ismail Habeeb asked parliament to send the official question and allocate a budget of MVR 40 million. The commission has drafted a regulation for the referendum, to be gazetted within two days. Habeeb noted there is no existing law on referendum procedures under the Elections Commission Act.

The Elections Commission (EC) stated it is ready to conduct a governance referendum on 29 October as directed by parliament, but needs clarification on the question. EC Vice-President Ismail Habeeb asked parliament to send the official question and allocate a budget of MVR 40 million. The commission has drafted a regulation for the referendum, to be gazetted within two days. Habeeb noted there is no existing law on referendum procedures under the Elections Commission Act.

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