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EC advises MDP, PNF to conduct political activities according to law

The Elections Commission has written to the MDP and PNF advising them to keep their anti-government activities in Malé within legal limits, including avoiding speech that violates social standards and holding meetings in streets and public spaces. The directive followed concerns raised in Parliament by PNC Parliamentary Group leader Ibrahim Falah, who called on the EC to check whether the protests comply with the Political Parties Act.

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  1. Mon 27 Apr
    PNC Parliamentary Group leader Ibrahim Falah raised concern in Parliament that the EC must investigate whether the parties are protesting i… 27 Apr only The Edition This directive from the EC comes after the Leader of the PNC Parliamentary Group, Ibrahim Falah, expressed concern in the Parliament yesterday, stating that the Commission must investigate whether the parties are protesting in accordance with the law.

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  2. Tue 28 Apr
    The Elections Commission notified the MDP and PNF by letter to conduct their activities within the boundaries of laws and regulations. 28 Apr only The Edition newest EC stated tonight that both parties were notified via letter to conduct their activities within the boundaries of laws and regulations.

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  3. Tue 28 Apr
    PNC member for Baarashu constituency Ibrahim Shujau spoke in a similar vein during a Parliament sitting. 28 Apr only The Edition During today's Parliament sitting the PNC member for Baarashu constituency, Ibrahim Shujau, also spoke in a similar vein.

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Who said what

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  • A government has not jailed a political figure. It is not being cruel to a citizen, nor is it doing anything that harms the nation

    Ibrahim Falah The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • The responsible authority for political parties is the Elections Commission. Today, the Elections Commission must investigate whether these activities currently being carried out by some political parties in Malé and various parts of the M…

    Ibrahim Falah The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

  • ...to refrain from criticizing the private lives of party leaders, members, and those working for the parties in a manner that violates the code of conduct, to refrain from making false and unsubstantiated claims that create animosity and …

    Elections Commission document The Edition Open the report (The Edition)

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