Council and WDC byelections underway in 12 islands

5 days ago

Byelections are underway in 12 islands across the Maldives to elect officials to vacancies in local councils and women’s development committee (WDCs). Polls opened at 08:00 am on Saturday and are scheduled to close at 04:00 pm. The Elections Commission (EC) said that polls opened on time in many of the islands. The byelections are being held to fill vacancies in local councils