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Press Statement – Concerns regarding the violation of Personal Information and Fraudulent Practices in Political Party Membership Registration
Transparency Maldives issued a press statement expressing concern over fraudulent practices, abuse of power and misuse of personal information in the submission of political party membership forms to the Elections Commission. The statement calls on the Government of Maldives, the Election Commission and political parties to investigate the matter, expunge fraudulently submitted membership records and strengthen data protection safeguards.
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The right to participate in political activities, including the choice to join a political party, is a personal decision of every citizen and must be a conscious and free decision.
The Election Commission, having the mandate to ensure free and fair electoral procedures, must ensure that any membership of political parties is free from coercion or misrepresentation.