2024 Maldivian parliamentary election

General election in the Maldives

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2024 Maldivian parliamentary election

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All 93 seats in the People's Majlis
47 seats needed for a majority
| Party | Leader  | Current seats

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MDP | Abdulla Shahid | 41
PNC | Mohamed Muizzu | 16
Democrats | Mohamed Nasheed | 13
JP | Qasim Ibrahim | 2
MDA | Ahmed Shiyam Mohamad | 2
Independents | –  | 4

Incumbent Speaker |

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Mohamed Aslam
MDP |

Parliamentary elections are being held in the Maldives on 21 April 2024,[1] previously scheduled on 17 March 2024.[2] The election date was changed to April after President Mohamed Muizzu ratified election postponement bill by Parliament passed on 28 February.[3][4] Due to Grade 7, 8 and 9 exams scheduled for 16–27 April clashing with the parliamentary election date, the Ministry of Education decided to bring forward the tests to 27 March–25 April.[5]

## Electoral system[edit]

The 93 seats in the People's Majlis are elected in single-member constituencies using the first-past-the-post system.[6] Prior to the elections, the number of seats was increased from 87 to 93, with six new seats created.[7] In the election, 98 constituencies are being contested by a total of 368 candidates, while around 284,000 people are eligible to vote.[1]

### Constituencies[edit]

Seats in the parliament are split in conformity of Article 10 of the Electoral Constituencies Act which emphasizes stabilization of equal balance amid representation of parliamentary seats. The Act stipulates that two representatives must be appointed for a populace of 5000 or fewer in an administrative division with an additional seat allocated to account for a population surge of another 5000 constituents.[8]

Consequent to the observation of population increases across several regions within the last five years, the current number of constituencies has increased to 93 with six new constituencies added to the earlier 87 seats in the 19th parliamentary term.[9][10]

#### List[edit]

SL No.  | Code  | Constituency  | Total Voters

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1  | A01  | Hoarafushi Constituency  | 3540
2  | A02  | Ihavandhoo Constituency  | 3457
3  | A03  | Baarashu Constituency  | 3483
4  | A04  | Dhidhoo Constituency  | 3078
5  | A05  | Kelaa Constituency  | 3188
6  | B01  | Hanimaadhoo Constituency  | 3128
7  | B02  | Nolhivaram Constituency  | 3316
8  | B03  | Vaikaradhoo Constituency  | 2813
9  | B04  | Kulhudhuffushi Constituency  | 3559
10  | B05  | Kulhudhuffushi Dhekunu Constituency  | 3514
11  | B06  | Makunudhoo Constituency  | 3457
12  | C01  | Kanditheemu Constituency  | 3510
13  | C02  | Milandhoo Constituency  | 3085
14  | C03  | Komandoo Constituency  | 3412
15  | C04  | Funadhoo Constituency  | 3400
16  | D01  | Kendhikulhudhoo Constituency  | 3267
17  | D02  | Manadhoo Constituency  | 3139
18  | D03  | Velidhoo Constituency  | 3030
19  | D04  | Holhudhoo Constituency  | 3063
20  | E01  | Alifushi Constituency  | 3635
21  | E02  | Ungoofaaru Constituency  | 3313
22  | E03  | Dhuvaafaru Constituency  | 3479
23  | E04  | Inguraidhoo Constituency  | 3574
24  | E05  | Maduvvari Constituency  | 3368
25  | F01  | Thulhaadhoo Constituency  | 3426
26  | F02  | Eydhafushi Constituency  | 2527
27  | F03  | Kendhoo Constituency  | 2591
28  | F04  | Hithaadhoo Constituency  | 2401
29  | G01  | Hinnavaru Constituency  | 3808
30  | G02  | Naifaru Constituency  | 4094
31  | G03  | Kurendhoo Constituency  | 2089
32  | H01  | Kaashidhoo Constituency  | 2853
33  | H02  | Thulusdhoo Constituency  | 2074
34  | H03  | Maafushi Constituency  | 2825
35  | H04  | Huraa Constituency  | 2345
36  | I01  | Maamigili Constituency  | 2878
37  | I02  | Mahibadhoo Constituency  | 2685
38  | I03  | Dhangethi Constituency  | 2538
39  | J01  | Felidhoo Constituency  | 1039
40  | J02  | Keyodhoo Constituency  | 915
41  | K01  | Dhiggaru Constituency  | 2698
42  | K02  | Mulaku Constituency  | 2795
43  | L01  | Bileydhoo Constituency  | 2459
44  | L02  | Nilandhoo Constituency  | 1950
45  | M01  | Meedhoo Constituency  | 2697
46  | M02  | Kudahuvadhoo Constituency  | 3155
47  | N01  | Vilufushi Constituency  | 2905
48  | N02  | Thimarafushi Constituency  | 2874
49  | N03  | Kinbidhoo Constituency  | 3268
50  | N04  | Guraidhoo Constituency  | 2707
51  | O01  | Isdhoo Constituency  | 3305
52  | O02  | Gamu Constituency  | 3869
53  | O03  | Fonadhoo Constituency  | 3064
54  | O04  | Maavashu Constituency  | 3038
55  | P01  | Vilingili Constituency  | 2742
56  | P02  | Dhaandhoo Constituency  | 2623
57  | P03  | Gemanafushi Constituency  | 2967
58  | P04  | Kolamaafushi Constituency  | 2358
59  | Q01  | Thinadhoo Uthuru Constituency  | 2954
60  | Q02  | Thinadhoo Dhekunu Constituency  | 2679
61  | Q03  | Madaveli Constituency  | 3141
62  | Q04  | Faresmaathodaa Constituency  | 3494
63  | Q05  | Gadhdhoo Constituency  | 3455
64  | R01  | Fuvahmulaku Uthuru Constituency  | 3648
65  | R02  | Fuvahmulaku Medhu Constituency  | 3070
66  | R03  | Fuvahmulaku Dhekunu Constituency  | 2843
67  | S01  | Hulhudhoo Constituency  | 2843
68  | S02  | Feydhoo Dhekunu Constituency  | 2706
69  | S03  | Maradhoo Constituency  | 2754
70  | S04  | Hithadhoo Uthuru Constituency  | 4028
71  | S05  | Hithadhoo Medhu Constituency  | 4280
72  | S06  | Hithadhoo Dhekunu Constituency  | 4071
73  | S07  | Addu Meedhoo Constituency  | 2287
74  | S08  | Feydhoo Uthuru Constituency  | 2989
75  | T01  | Hulhumaale Dhekunu Constituency  | 3193
76  | T02  | Medhu henveyru Constituency  | 3010
77  | T03  | Henveyru Dhekunu Constituency  | 2675
78  | T04  | Henveyru Uthuru Constituency  | 2402
79  | T05  | Galolhu Uthuru Constituency  | 3914
80  | T06  | Galolhu Dhekunu Constituency  | 4033
81  | T07  | Machangoalhi Uthuru Constituency  | 2842
82  | T08  | Mahchangoalhee Dhekunu Constituency  | 2691
83  | T09  | Maafannu Uthuru Constituency  | 3878
84  | T10  | Maafannu Hulhangu Constituency  | 3555
85  | T11  | Maafannu Medhu Constituency  | 3697
86  | T12  | Maafannu Dhekunu Constituency  | 2884
87  | T13  | Vilimalé Constituency  | 3227
88  | T14  | Henveyru Hulhangu Constituency  | 2806
89  | T15  | Mahchangoalhi Medhu Constituency  | 2820
90  | T16  | Hulhumalé Medhu Constituency  | 4230
91  | T17  | Hulhumalé Uthuru Constituency  | 3220
92  | U01  | Mathiveri Constituency  | 2950
93  | U02  | Thoddoo Constituency  | 3024
Total Voters: 284663

## Campaign[edit]

The Parliamentary Elections Regulations include a comprehensive code of conduct aimed at regulating the behavior of candidates and their supporters during the campaign period. However, concerns have been raised regarding the restrictions imposed by this code on freedom of expression and campaigning.[11]

Despite these concerns, the campaign leading up to the parliamentary elections was relatively peaceful. The Maldives Police Service indicated that they do not anticipate any major disruptions, disturbances, or protests either during the campaign period or on Election Day. However, there are potential risks of some disturbances, particularly due to the alleged links of several candidates to gangs.[11]

One key concern is the possibility of disagreements or clashes between supporters of rival candidates, especially in light of incidents during the People's National Congress (PNC) and Maldivian Democratic Party primaries. The Maldives Police Service said they were prepared to handle any such scenarios that may arise.[11]

### People's National Congress[edit]

With President Mohamed Muizzu assuming his role as executive during the parliamentary elections held in 2023, the country’s politics has been dominated by his affiliated coalition, People's National Congress (PNC), which formed an alliance with the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).[12]

For this election, the PPM-PNC coalition solely fielded candidates from PNC, contesting to secure all but three seats this term. The constituencies they had relinquished offers leeway for political leaders of Jumhooree Party (Qasim Ibrahim vying for the Maamigili seat), Maldives Development Alliance (MDA)'s Ahmed Siyam running for the Meedhoo Constituency and Maldives National Party (MNP)'s Mohamed Nazim contesting for the North Maafannu seat, with Special Advisor to the President, Abdul Raheem Abdulla affirming that these seats were forfeited in a bid to display respect to these leaders.[12]

## Candidates[edit]

130

Party  | Candidates

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| Independent | 130
| People's National Congress | 90
| Maldivian Democratic Party | 89
| The Democrats | 39
| Jumhooree Party | 10
| Adhaalath Party | 04
| Maldives Development Alliance | 04
| Maldives National Party | 02
Total Candidates: 368
Source: The Edition

The People's National Congress has 90 candidates, followed by the Maldivian Democratic Party with 89 candidates. There are 130 independent candidates among 93 constituencies and four candidates from the Adhaalath Party and the Jumhooree Party. Two candidates are contesting from the Maldives National Party.

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean". Associated Press. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
2. ^ Udhma, Fathimath (10 January 2024). "2024 Parliamentary Election slated for 17 March, 7 Ramadan". RaajjeMV. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
3. ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (29 February 2024). "BREAKING: President ratifies election postponement bill". The Edition. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
4. ^ "Parliament passes election postponement bill for second time". Sun. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
5. ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (15 March 2024). "Exams preponed to avoid coinciding with Parliamentary elections". The Edition. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
6. ^ "Maldives (People's Majilis) - Electoral System". Inter-Parliamentary Union. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
7. ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (10 January 2024). "Parliamentary elections to be held on March 17". The Edition. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
8. ^ "ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލީހުގެ އިންތިޚާބީ ދާއިރާތައް ކަނޑައެޅުމާބެހޭ ޤާނޫނު" [People's Majlis Constituencies elections act]. MvLaw (in Divehi). Attorney General's Office. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
9. ^ "Six New Constituencies Added to Parliament, Totaling 93 Seats". MV+. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
10. ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (6 November 2018). "EC announces official electoral constituencies for parliamentary election". The Edition. Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
11. ^ a b c "2024 Parliamentary Election: Pre-Election Assessment" (PDF). Transparency Maldives. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
12. ^ a b Shub, Aishath Solih (18 April 2024). "Maldives Parliamentary Election 2024: A breakdown of the electoral scene". The Edition. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.

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