Press Statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections – Transparency Maldives

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 local council, WDC, and constitutional referendum elections. They observed with a network in Greater Male' and 15 atolls. The opening was generally smooth with all polling stations open by 9am. However, concerns included last-minute changes by the Elections Commission to voting procedures, specifically on declining ballot papers, which could cause confusion and impact ballot secrecy. Transparency Maldives urged all parties to maintain peace and encouraged voters to participate.

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 local council, WDC, and constitutional referendum elections. They observed with a network in Greater Male' and 15 atolls. The opening was generally smooth with all polling stations open by 9am. However, concerns included last-minute changes by the Elections Commission to voting procedures, specifically on declining ballot papers, which could cause confusion and impact ballot secrecy. Transparency Maldives urged all parties to maintain peace and encouraged voters to participate.

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 local council, WDC, and constitutional referendum elections. They observed with a network in Greater Male' and 15 atolls. The opening was generally smooth with all polling stations open by 9am. However, concerns included last-minute changes by the Elections Commission to voting procedures, specifically on declining ballot papers, which could cause confusion and impact ballot secrecy. Transparency Maldives urged all parties to maintain peace and encouraged voters to participate.

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