Maldives announces Presidential elections in September this year

NewsBharati    23-Feb-2018
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Male, February 23: Despite facing these worse situations, Maldives has started doing preparations for the upcoming Presidential elections to be held this year. The first round of the elections is to be held in early September.

In an official statement of the government, it is mentioned that the authorities welcome the election body to start the preparations for the elections. The Government took note of its announcement to hold the first round of Presidential elections during early September and encouraged all relevant stakeholders to offer the Commission their full, unreserved support for the conduct of their work.

“It is noted in the statement that free, fair and credible elections are the foundation of our democracy and that it is essential for continuity of our nation’s growth, stability, and prosperity,” says the official elections.

 

Along with announcing about the elections, Maldives has also urged to the international communities to observe the electoral process as well as to provide support and assistance in bringing back normalcy in the Maldives and requests the international community to refrain from any actions that could hinder resolving the situation the country is facing.

Recently the Maldives is facing the phase of emergency which has been extended for more 30 days on which the Indian Government had released a statement on the issue.