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2024 Parliamentary Elections: Polls Close, Vote Counting Commences

Polling closed in the Maldives' 2024 parliamentary elections and vote counting began across 602 polling stations, including three overseas locations, with provisional results expected later in the evening. The election for 93 parliamentary seats drew 386 candidates, with the PNC competing against MDP and The Democrats, while observers reported smooth polling with only minor concerns about ballot secrecy.

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  • 386 candidates candidates contesting the election Maldives Republic The election featured a field of 386 candidates vying for the 93 seats in parliament.

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  • 93 seats parliamentary seats Maldives Republic The election featured a field of 386 candidates vying for the 93 seats in parliament.

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    Earlier reports gave 93 seats 21 Apr, 15:08 Maldives Republic

  • 284,663 individuals eligible voters Maldives Republic The EC reported that 284,663 individuals were eligible to vote in this election, and 602 polling stations were set up across the country and in three overseas locations

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    Earlier reports gave 284,663 individuals 21 Apr, 15:08 Maldives Republic284,663 people 21 Apr, 08:40 Maldives Republic

  • 602 polling stations polling stations Maldives Republic and 602 polling stations were set up across the country and in three overseas locations: Thiruvananthapuram in India, Colombo in Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

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  • 5:30 p.m. scheduled polling close time Maldives Republic Polling commenced at 8 a.m. and was scheduled to close at 5:30 p.m.

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  • 8 a.m. polling start time Maldives Republic Polling commenced at 8 a.m. and was scheduled to close at 5:30 p.m.

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  • Vote counting commenced after polling closed in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Maldives and three overseas locations Maldives Republic Vote counting is underway across the Maldives and three overseas locations after polling came to a close in the fiercely contested parliamentary elections

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  • Police launched 'Operation Blue Tide' and deployed officers at all polling stations. Maldives Maldives Republic The Maldives Police Service (MPS) launched ‘Operation Blue Tide’ to guarantee safety and security during the electoral process. Police officers were deployed at all polling stations

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  • Police took three individuals into custody, one in Malé and two in Fiyoari Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Malé and Fiyoari Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Maldives Republic One was arrested in Malé, while two others were apprehended in Fiyoari Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, police said.

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