Elections Commission has published the new voters' list following amendments addressing the complaints submitted to the preliminary voters' list.
Opportunity is open until February 26 to submit complaints regarding the latest list, according to the Elections Commission. The commission said complaints can be submitted via city councils and island councils. The electoral body stated if in Male', complaints can be submitted directly to the commission.
The preliminary voters' list was published on January 29, which according to the electoral body received 1,256 complaints during the timeframe given to identify issues. Moreover, the Elections Commission revealed most complaints were regarding address changes and the names of deceased people on the list.
The Elections Commission has revealed 264,589 people are eligible to vote in the parliamentary elections, including 2,336 first time voters. The voters' list was compiled including people who are of 18 years and above as of April 6, 2019. The 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.
The parliamentary elections will be held on April 6.