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Yameen Challenges Candidacy Rejection at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court registered a case filed by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom challenging the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, after the EC cited a constitutional eligibility provision. Yameen is serving an 11-year prison sentence, and the ruling is expected within 48 hours as mandated by the constitution, while the PNC considers fielding an alternative candidate.
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What happened
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Tue 1 AugThe Elections Commission rejected Abdulla Yameen's candidacy for the presidential election, citing Article 109(f) of the Constitution.on Tuesdayonly Maldives RepublicThe EC rejected Yameen's candidacy on Tuesday, citing Article 109(f) of the Constitution as the basis for its decision.
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Mon 7 AugThe deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming presidential elections expires.Monday, 7 Augustonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming presidential elections expires on Monday, 7 August.
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Yameen Challenges Candidacy Rejection at Supreme Court
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11-yearprison sentence serving by YameenMaldives RepublicYameen, who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for charges of bribery and money laundering, failed to meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the constitution, prompting the EC's decision to reject his candidacy.
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48 hourstime within which Supreme Court ruling is expectedMaldives Republicthe Supreme Court's ruling, expected within 48 hours as mandated by the constitution, could reshape the electoral dynamics and potentially alter the list of presidential candidates.
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The Supreme Court registered a case filed by Yameen seeking to overturn the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy.within hours of being filedSupreme CourtMaldives RepublicThe Supreme Court has registered a case filed by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the opposition PPM's presidential candidate, seeking to overturn the Elections Commission's rejection of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. The case was registered within hours of being filed
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