A Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) survey of 1,174 respondents in the Malé region found widespread concern about parliamentary election integrity, with 50% citing public sector job offers as the main method of electoral manipulation. The survey also showed support for a 'none of the above' ballot option (56%), disqualification of MPs who cross the floor (73%), and reducing the number of MPs (68%).
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A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Male’ City on 13 January 2024. | File Photo: ECM
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According to the “Parliament Election: Public Perception Survey,” 50% of participants identified job offerings in public sector entities as the primary method of electoral manipulation.
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The survey further revealed that 27% of respondents are wary of the timing of government project announcements, suspecting them as tactics for vote influence
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while 14% highlighted the misuse of state property and resources for political gains.
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the survey, which included 1,174 respondents from the Malé region
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56% of those surveyed expressed a desire for a “none of the above” option on ballot papers, allowing voters to reject all candidates if deemed unsatisfactory.
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with 61% of younger participants advocating for its inclusion.
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as evidenced by the 14% of respondents undecided on the matter.
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An overwhelming 73% believe that Members of Parliament (MPs) should be disqualified for crossing the floor
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there is considerable support for reducing the number of MPs, with 68% of respondents in favour
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contrasting with 27% who are satisfied with the current composition, based on a representation rate of one MP per 5,000 people.
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based on a representation rate of one MP per 5,000 people.
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