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264,589 people eligible to vote in parliamentary elections

Elections Commission of Maldives has revealed 264,589 people are eligible to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. 2,336 voters are first time voters, according to the Elections Commission.

Speaking to PSM News, spokesperson and member of Elections Commission Ahmed Akram stated the voters’ list will be published on Tuesday. He revealed complaints can be submitted following the publication of the list.

The Elections Commission said only those who wish to register at a different island or city than the registered location for the presidential election held last September, will be required to re-register.

In the presidential election 2018, 262,135 were eligible to vote.