The Election Commission of Maldives (ECM) has revealed it received 779 complaints concerning the registry of eligible voters for the upcoming local council elections.
The Commission said the window to submit complaints to the voters’ registry closed January 18 at 15:00hrs.
The opportunity to lodge complaints regarding the register of eligible voters for the local council and women’s development committee elections, scheduled for April, opened on January 7th while it closed on January 18th.
According to the Election Commission, a total of 779 complaints were received before the deadline. The complaints primarily relate to changes of address, changes of residence, the inclusion of deceased persons, and the removal of names from the registry.
The Commission has established the National Election Complaints Bureau to receive complaints related to the April local council and women’s development committee elections. The bureau aims to provide an accessible mechanism for the public to submit electoral complaints and grievances, and to ensure they are reviewed and addressed promptly.
The Election Commission said complaints can be submitted via email to the Complaints Bureau or in person at Commission counters. Arrangements have also been made for complaint forms to be submitted through designated focal points in cities, provinces, island councils, and at focal points abroad.