Voting begins for largest primary in Maldives

Voting in the primaries for the local council elections of the biggest political party in the country, MDP has commenced.

Voting will be held in 93 islands across the country and around 90,000 people are eligible to take part in the vote. MDP expects a voter turnout of no less than 70 percent for the primaries.

MDP’s electoral committee vice chair and North Henveiru MP Ibrahim Muizzu stated to “Sun” that the party was very much prepared for the primary and the results of each ballot box will be announced on the spot after counting. Voting will end at 19:00.

MDP announced that 390 candidates have already been assured of the party ticket. Around 1279 candidates are taking part in the party primary for the ticket.