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Candidates agree to propose to EC to hold election on Saturday

The three presidential candidates have agreed to propose to the Elections Commission (EC) to hold the first round of the presidential election on 2 November, and to hold the second round on 9 November.

Presidential candidate of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) Abdulla Yameen, presidential candidate of Jumhooree Party (JP) Gasim Ibrahim, and presidential candidate of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Mohamed Nasheed spoke to the media after a meeting at Traders Hotel tonight.

Nasheed said that they agreed to visit the Elections Commission to make this proposition, at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

“We hope that the first round can be held on Saturday, and that the second round can be held before 11 November,” said Nasheed.

He said that the three candidates also agreed that the problems with the voters’ list can be solved through dialogue.

Speaking to reporters, Yameen said, “We hope that the second round can be held on 9 November, and that the elected president can take oath on 11 November. We will meet with Elections Commission tomorrow and do everything possible to ensure this.”

Yameen also said that the three candidates agreed to make suggestions to the commission regarding making the voters’ list credible.

He said that they will also propose to the commission to expedite the verification of the re-registration forms.

Gasim said that all three candidates agreed that the country will not be peaceful unless the election is conducted in a manner accepted by all citizens.

Elections Commission scheduled the first round of the presidential election for 9 November, and said that 9 November is the earliest they can make the preparations for the election.

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