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First By-Election of 2025 Underway Across Councils and WDCs
The Maldives' first by-elections of 2025 began on Saturday, with residents voting for two island councils and ten women's development committees. Polling opened at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m., with ballot boxes placed at island schools.
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What happened
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Sat 8 FebVoting commenced for the first by-elections of 2025, with residents casting ballots for island councils and women’s development committees.early this morningonly The StandardnewestVoting commenced early this morning for the first by-elections of 2025, as residents cast their ballots in elections for island councils and women’s development committees.
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Sat 8 FebPolling opened at 8:00 a.m. and continues until 4:00 p.m. today.8 Febonly The StandardThe polling began at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until 4:00 p.m. today.
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How the reporting differs
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First By-Election of 2025 Underway Across Councils and WDCs
4:00 p.m.polling end timeThe StandardThe polling began at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until 4:00 p.m. today.
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Ballot boxes were placed at various island schools, with Maafannu Madhurusaa School designated as the collection point for voters in the Male' City area.Male' City areaThe StandardIn the Male’ City area, Maafannu Madhurusaa School has been designated as the collection point for voters.
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