Tensions Flare Over Voter Re-Registration For Presidential Election Runoff

Tensions rise in the Maldives over voter re-registration for the presidential election runoff on September 30. Over 47,000 voters applied for re-registration, exceeding the first round's 42,000. The opposition PPM/PNC coalition claims the figure is suspiciously high and alleges government attempts to 'steal' the election. The Elections Commission (EC) is verifying forms. The MDP downplays concerns, citing low first-round turnout. EC denied allegations of portal manipulation.

Tensions rise in the Maldives over voter re-registration for the presidential election runoff on September 30. Over 47,000 voters applied for re-registration, exceeding the first round's 42,000. The opposition PPM/PNC coalition claims the figure is suspiciously high and alleges government attempts to 'steal' the election. The Elections Commission (EC) is verifying forms. The MDP downplays concerns, citing low first-round turnout. EC denied allegations of portal manipulation.

Tensions rise in the Maldives over voter re-registration for the presidential election runoff on September 30. Over 47,000 voters applied for re-registration, exceeding the first round's 42,000. The opposition PPM/PNC coalition claims the figure is suspiciously high and alleges government attempts to 'steal' the election. The Elections Commission (EC) is verifying forms. The MDP downplays concerns, citing low first-round turnout. EC denied allegations of portal manipulation.

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