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Voting Underway Nationwide in Referendum, Local Council and WDC Elections

Voting began across the Maldives on Saturday in a national referendum on merging parliamentary and presidential elections, alongside local council and Women's Development Committee elections. Polling was scheduled to end at 4:00 p.m., and the article later states polls closed at 5:00 p.m. with counting continuing into the evening.

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  • 2,965 candidates Total candidates contesting council and WDC elections Maldives Republic A total of 2,965 candidates are contesting these elections, with most representing the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC).

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  • 1,368 candidates Candidates for council seats Maldives Republic The elections include 1,368 candidates for council seats and 1,597 candidates for Women’s Development Committees.

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  • 1,597 candidates Candidates for Women's Development Committees Maldives Republic The elections include 1,368 candidates for council seats and 1,597 candidates for Women’s Development Committees.

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  • 588 ballot boxes Ballot boxes set up Maldives Republic The Elections Commission has deployed 6,581 officials and set up 588 ballot boxes across the country.

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  • More than 8,000 People involved in monitoring the vote Maldives Republic More than 8,000 people are involved in monitoring the vote.

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