The Elections Commission of Maldives began the nationwide distribution of ballot boxes and electoral materiel on Saturday, initiating a critical logistical phase ahead of the 4 April elections. The operation utilizes aerial and maritime routes to provision 347 polling centres for the Local Council and Women’s Development Committee elections and a public referendum.
The dispatch includes all supplies required by officials, alongside the ballots and boxes. The commission implemented a phased strategy to equip localised stations prior to polling day. Aerial transport was utilised on 28 March for the atolls of Haa Alifu, Raa, Thaa, Laamu, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, and Seenu, as well as Fuvahmulah and Addu cities. Maritime vessels are delivering materials to Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Baa, Lhaviyani, Alifu Alifu, Alifu Dhaalu, Vaavu, Meemu, Faafu, and Dhaalu.
While the majority of deliveries are expected to conclude tonight, materials for Kaafu Atoll are scheduled for 30 and 31 March. The Maldives Police Service is providing collaborative assistance to ensure the security of the transport. These preparations support a civic event in which 294,876 citizens hold the right to vote.
To facilitate an orderly process, the commission urged individuals to verify their registration details by texting ‘VR’ and their identity card number to 1414. Advancing the seamless experience, authorities requested that voters confirm their designated polling centres in advance and exercise their right to vote.