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President Muizzu Reaffirms Government Neutrality Ahead of Addu City Referendum

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed government neutrality ahead of a referendum on 25 October in Addu City islands Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo, and Meedhoo to decide on forming separate local councils. The referendum fulfills a campaign pledge. If approved, each council would get its own budget: MVR 25 million for Feydhoo, MVR 13-14 million for Hulhudhoo, and MVR 18 million for Meedhoo. Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM. The referendum is under the Public Referendum Act and Article 115 of the Constitution.

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed government neutrality ahead of a referendum on 25 October in Addu City islands Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo, and Meedhoo to decide on forming separate local councils. The referendum fulfills a campaign pledge. If approved, each council would get its own budget: MVR 25 million for Feydhoo, MVR 13-14 million for Hulhudhoo, and MVR 18 million for Meedhoo. Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM. The referendum is under the Public Referendum Act and Article 115 of the Constitution.

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