Former president Nasheed voices support for preferential voting

Former President Mohamed Nasheed expressed support for implementing preferential voting in the Maldives, endorsing a one-round presidential election if this method is adopted. The ruling PNC has launched a campaign advocating for preferential voting. Minister of State for Defence and PNC Secretary General Muaz Haleem backed the proposal, citing reduced duplication and financial burden. President Muizzu revealed in his November 2024 Presidential Address that the Attorney General was tasked with researching preferential voting, noting potential cost savings. Preferential voting is used in Sri Lanka, India's Upper House, Australia, and Ireland.

Former President Mohamed Nasheed expressed support for implementing preferential voting in the Maldives, endorsing a one-round presidential election if this method is adopted. The ruling PNC has launched a campaign advocating for preferential voting. Minister of State for Defence and PNC Secretary General Muaz Haleem backed the proposal, citing reduced duplication and financial burden. President Muizzu revealed in his November 2024 Presidential Address that the Attorney General was tasked with researching preferential voting, noting potential cost savings. Preferential voting is used in Sri Lanka, India's Upper House, Australia, and Ireland.

Former President Mohamed Nasheed expressed support for implementing preferential voting in the Maldives, endorsing a one-round presidential election if this method is adopted. The ruling PNC has launched a campaign advocating for preferential voting. Minister of State for Defence and PNC Secretary General Muaz Haleem backed the proposal, citing reduced duplication and financial burden. President Muizzu revealed in his November 2024 Presidential Address that the Attorney General was tasked with researching preferential voting, noting potential cost savings. Preferential voting is used in Sri Lanka, India's Upper House, Australia, and Ireland.

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