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2020 local council elections

Local Council Elections May Not Be Taking Place in March Anymore

Local Council Elections May Not Be Taking Place in March Anymore

By Maldives Times 1 min read

It has come to light that the local council elections that were to be held in March, may not be held then after all. The elections were originally planned for April 2020. However, due to the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elections Commission (EC) was forced to reschedule the elections, with laws also passed […]

President Ratifies Bill to Postpone Local Council Elections

President Ratifies Bill to Postpone Local Council Elections

By Maldives Times 1 min read

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today ratified legislation (Act no. 03/2020) passed by Parliament on 29th April 2020, postponing elections for Local Councils and Women’s Development Committees (WDCs). These elections are being postponed in light of the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19. Due to the rapid spread of the virus, and due to the preventive measures enacted […]