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Solih Admits Strategic Mishaps, Hints at Course Correction for Second Round
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the MDP presidential candidate, acknowledged that his campaign's biggest challenge in the first round was not responding to opposition claims, and signalled he would reveal and clarify issues more openly ahead of the run-off. The article reports first-round results showing Solih second with 39 percent against Mohamed Muizzu's 46 percent, with the second round set for 30 September.
Sources1carried itMR1 of 19 news outlets we monitor
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One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
What happened
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Sat 2 SepA presidential debate was held at which independent candidate Umar Naseer alleged Solih's campaign was funded by India.September 2only Maldives RepublicIndependent presidential candidate Umar Naseer, during the presidential debate held on September 2, had gone so far as to allege that Solih's campaign was funded by India
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Sat 30 SepThe second round, run-off, of the presidential election will be held.30 Septemberonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe second round, run-off, of the presidential election will be held on 30 September.
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Who said what
the reports' own quoted words, each once
That's the biggest challenge in the first round [of the presidential elections]. Hopefully in this round we will explain everything that can be revealed to the people. It is a [opposition] lie.
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Figures in these reports
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39 percentSolih's first-round vote shareMaldives RepublicIn the first round, Solih came in second with 39 percent of the vote, while Muizzu led the eight candidate pack with 46 percent.
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46 percentMuizzu's first-round vote shareMaldives RepublicIn the first round, Solih came in second with 39 percent of the vote, while Muizzu led the eight candidate pack with 46 percent.
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more than 15,200 votesVote gap Solih needs to closeMaldives Republicwould need to make up the equivalent gap of more than 15,200 votes, or seven percent, if he wants to secure a second term at the nation's top job.
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Other events named
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed supporters at a campaign rally.Inguraidhoo, Raa AtollMaldives RepublicPresident Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Inguraidhoo, Raa Atoll (Photo: MDP)
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