The Election Commission of the Maldives will run a nationwide online survey this month to find out why voter turnout is declining, marking the first time Voters' Day is commemorated in the country. Commission Member and Spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya said the results will be brought to the attention of state agencies, while EC President Fuad Thowfeeq has called falling turnout a matter of concern.
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What are the reasons people are reluctant to vote? We are going to get the answer directly from the voter — the survey will be conducted online.
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The Election Commission (EC) of the Maldives will conduct a nationwide survey to identify why voter turnout is declining, the agency has confirmed. Speaking on public television, Commission Member and Spokesperson Hassan Zakariyya said the survey will be conducted this month as part of activities commemorating Voters' Day
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