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Voters Reject Plan to Hold Two Elections on Same Day; MDP Sweeps Mayoral Races

Maldivian voters rejected a referendum proposal, backed by President Mohamed Muizzu's administration, to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same day, while the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party won all five mayoral races in provisional results from Saturday's elections. Local council and Women's Development Committee elections were held alongside the referendum.

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  • The MDP has secured a strong victory over the government.

    Mohamed Nasheed (former president, writing on X) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Across all cities and in many islands, voters delivered a clear 'no' to the government.

    Mohamed Nasheed (former president, writing on X) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • today's local council elections and referendum results show that the Maldivian people have clearly said no to President Muizzu

    Fayyaz Ismail (former MDP chairperson, posting on X) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • This is a clear message from the people against the consolidation of powers, the destruction of the economy and the cruelty of the government.

    Fayyaz Ismail (former MDP chairperson, posting on X) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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Figures in these reports

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  • 2,965 candidates Total candidates contesting elections Maldives Republic A total of 2,965 candidates contested the elections, including 1,368 for council seats and 1,597 for Women's Development Committees, with a majority contesting under the PNC.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 1,368 candidates Candidates for council seats Maldives Republic A total of 2,965 candidates contested the elections, including 1,368 for council seats and 1,597 for Women's Development Committees

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 1,368 candidates 4 Apr, 13:39 Maldives Republic

  • 1,597 candidates Candidates for Women's Development Committees Maldives Republic A total of 2,965 candidates contested the elections, including 1,368 for council seats and 1,597 for Women's Development Committees, with a majority contesting under the PNC.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 1,597 candidates 4 Apr, 13:39 Maldives Republic

  • 588 ballot boxes Ballot boxes set up nationwide Maldives Republic The Elections Commission deployed 6,581 officials and set up 588 ballot boxes nationwide, with more than 8,000 people involved in monitoring the vote.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • more than 8,000 People involved in monitoring the vote Maldives Republic The Elections Commission deployed 6,581 officials and set up 588 ballot boxes nationwide, with more than 8,000 people involved in monitoring the vote.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave More than 8,000 4 Apr, 13:39 Maldives Republic

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