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Election commission opens polls in North Hithadhoo by-election
Voting began Saturday morning in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency, triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that unseated the district's previous representative. The contest features Ahmed Saeed of the People's National Congress and Abdulla Sodiq of the Maldivian Democratic Party.
LatestMDP’s Abdulla Sodiq wins Hithadhoo North by-electionPSM News, 7 Jun, 03:38
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Wed 3 JunFormer presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined senior party leaders at an MDP rally.Addu Cityon Wednesday nightonly The EditionFormer presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined senior party leaders at a rally in Addu on Wednesday night, while party activists conducted door-to-door visits across the constituency.
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Sat 6 JunVoting commenced in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency.Saturday morningonly PSM NewsnewestVoting commenced Saturday morning in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency, an election triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that unseated the district's previous representative, the Elections Commission of Maldives announced.
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official ballot papers printed4,154 ballot papersPSM NewsElection officials have printed 4,154 official ballot papers for the parliamentary race, slightly exceeding the total electorate.
4,120 peopleeligible voters in the Hithadhoo North constituencyThe EditionAccording to the voters' register published by the Elections Commission, 4,120 people are eligible to vote in the Hithadhoo North constituency.
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MVR 2.5 millionunrepaid Islamic bank loan that cost Sinaan his seatThe EditionThe court found that Sinaan had failed to repay a MVR 2.5 million loan jointly obtained from an Islamic bank, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat.
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1,344 votersvoters who had participated by afternoonThe EditionElections Commission (EC) said 1,344 voters had participated in the election by afternoon, representing roughly 33 percent of the electorate.
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665 voterswomen who had votedThe EditionOf those who voted, 665 were women and 679 were men.
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679 votersmen who had votedThe EditionOf those who voted, 665 were women and 679 were men.
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4,121 peopleeligible voters in the constituencyThe EditionA total of 4,121 people are eligible to vote in the constituency, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.
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2,073 peopleeligible women votersThe EditionA total of 4,121 people are eligible to vote in the constituency, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.
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MVR 2.5 millionunrepaid Islamic bank loan that led to loss of seatThe EditionThe court found that Sinaan had failed to repay a MVR 2.5 million loan jointly obtained from an Islamic bank, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat.
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1,375 votesvotes for MDP candidate Abdulla SodhiqMM TV (English)Sodhiq received 1,375 votes, representing 51.15 per cent of ballots cast
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51.15 per centvote share of MDP candidate Abdulla SodhiqMM TV (English)Sodhiq received 1,375 votes, representing 51.15 per cent of ballots cast
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1,313 votesvotes for PNC candidate Ahmed SaeedMM TV (English)Saeed secured 1,313 votes, or 48.85 per cent
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48.85 per centvote share of PNC candidate Ahmed SaeedMM TV (English)Saeed secured 1,313 votes, or 48.85 per cent
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4,121 voterseligible votersMM TV (English)A total of 4,121 voters were eligible to participate in the election, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.
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74 seatsPNC seats in People's Majlis after resultMM TV (English)the ruling PNC would continue to hold a supermajority in Parliament with 74 members
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13 seatsMDP seats in People's Majlis after resultMM TV (English)while the MDP would have 13 members in the 93-seat People's Majlis
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93-seatsize of People's MajlisMM TV (English)while the MDP would have 13 members in the 93-seat People's Majlis
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4,121 voterseligible votersPSM NewsPolls opened at 8 a.m. and are scheduled to remain open until 4 p.m. to accommodate the 4,121 eligible voters who hold the right to participate in the contest, according to the commission.
4,154 ballot papersofficial ballot papers printedPSM NewsElection officials have printed 4,154 official ballot papers for the parliamentary race, slightly exceeding the total electorate.
19 percentVoter turnout in first 3 hours of votingBylineVoting in the by-election to elect an MP for North Hithadhoo Constituency is well underway as 19 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the first 3 hours of voting.
5 ballot boxesBallot boxes in Addu City, HithadhooBylineThe Commission had placed 7 ballot boxes for today's vote, including 5 in Addu City, Hithadhoo, and 2 in Male'.
2 ballot boxesBallot boxes in Male'BylineThe Commission had placed 7 ballot boxes for today's vote, including 5 in Addu City, Hithadhoo, and 2 in Male'.
Polling began in the by-election for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary constituency in Addu City, running from 8am until 4pm.Hithadhoo North, Addu CityThe EditionPolling has begun in the by-election for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary constituency in Addu City. Elections Commission said voting started at 8am and will continue until 4pm.
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Five polling stations were established at Hithadhoo School and two polling stations were set up at Dharumavantha School for voters residing in Male'.Hithadhoo School and Dharumavantha SchoolThe EditionFive polling stations have been established at Hithadhoo School for voters in the constituency. Eligible voters residing in Male' can cast their ballots at two polling stations set up at Dharumavantha School.
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The Supreme Court ruled against former MP Sinaan, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat.in October 2024The EditionThe by-election was triggered after the seat became vacant following a Supreme Court ruling against former MP Sinaan in October 2024.
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Preliminary results of the North Hithadhoo constituency by-election were released by the Elections Commission.North HithadhooMM TV (English)Preliminary results released by the Elections Commission show Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodhiq leading the North Hithadhoo constituency by-election by 62 votes.
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The Elections Commission extended polling until 5:00 p.m. due to long queues at several polling stations.until 5:00 p.m.MM TV (English)Voting began at 8:00 a.m. and was scheduled to conclude at 4:00 p.m., but the Elections Commission extended polling until 5:00 p.m. due to long queues at several polling stations.
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Counting began in Addu City at around 5:30 p.m. and in Malé at approximately 5:40 p.m.at around 5:30 p.m. and ... at approximately 5:40 p.m.Addu City and MaléMM TV (English)counting in Addu City commencing at around 5:30 p.m. and counting in Malé beginning at approximately 5:40 p.m.
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MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won the Hithadhoo North by-election for the parliamentary seat, according to interim results.Hithadhoo NorthPSM NewsMaldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodiq has won the Hithadhoo North by-election for the parliamentary seat, according to interim results.
Ballot boxes were set up at Dharumavantha School in Male' and Hithadhoo School in Addu City for the election.Male' and Addu CityPSM NewsSeven ballot boxes were set up, including two at Dharumavantha School in Male', and five at Hithadhoo School in Addu City.