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Falah Vows 80% Win for PNC in 2026 Councils, Slams MDP’s ‘Bribery Politics’
Ruling PNC parliamentary group leader and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah said his party is on track to win up to 80 percent of council seats in the 2026 local council elections, and alleged that MDP operatives offered money to councils to oppose proposed Decentralization Act amendments. The bill, approved by Parliament's Decentralization Committee with PNC majority support, would restrict last-year council hiring, leasing and rent collection.
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These amendments are not designed to take power from councils. Rather, they are about putting an end to last-minute hiring sprees and shady deals that have historically been used as campaign tools
With Allah’s will, there is no doubt PNC will emerge victorious in 2026. Our councilors will continue to serve the people with sincerity and national spirit
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80 percentshare of council seats PNC expects to win nationwide in 2026The Standardon track to secure an overwhelming victory in next year’s local council elections — winning as much as 80 percent of council seats nationwide.
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nearly 25 councilsnumber of councils that contacted MP Falah alleging MDP offered moneyThe StandardJust yesterday, nearly 25 councils reached out, revealing that MDP is offering them money to stir public outrage against these responsible reforms,
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A heated parliamentary debate was held on proposed amendments to the Decentralization Act.MajlisThe StandardSpeaking during a heated parliamentary debate on proposed amendments to the Decentralization Act, MP Falah reaffirmed that the government remains committed to ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in council operations
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