Speaking at a campaign gathering at Landhoo, Noonu Atoll, President Solih stated, “Each vote is important, and every elected parliamentarian is important. So, Saturday’s decision will be very clear”. The president reiterated that the pledges made by the government would not be fulfilled should the opposition attain majority seats in the parliament.
News source – Election outcome may affect bigger picture
Former President Gayoom’s Maumoon Reform Movement has denied supporting JP’s candidate for Gan constituency. Earlier on Thursday, at campaign rally, JP leader Qasim Ibrahim had announced that MRM is “supporting” him for the parliamentary elections. Shortly after, MRM’s secretary general Abdul Aleem denied that “this is false,” and that the movement has not made any such decision.
News Source– MRM denied supporting JP’s candidate
Jumhooree Party (JP)’s president, Ali Waheed continues to criticize party leader Qasim Ibrahim. Despite the party being at odds with the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party , Waheed has been joining the latter’s campaign rallies for Saturday’s parliamentary elections.
News source – JP’s President Ali Waheed criticized party leader Qasim Ibrahim
Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has filed a case at the Supreme Court challenging his dismissal as Vice President of Maldives. Jameel was impeached from the position of Vice President by a vote taken in the parliament back in 2015.
News source – Former VP challenging his dismissal at the Supreme Court
Elections Commission announced that Preparations have been completed to conduct the third multi-party parliamentary elections in the Maldives on April 6 .
News source – Ready for April 6 polls
