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A responsible opposition movement is important: President of Elections Commission

President of Elections Commission Ahmed Shareef has noted the importance of a responsible opposition party to hold the ruling party accountable.

In a tweet, the president of electoral body said the ruling party can only be held accountable under a leadership built in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. Shareef made the comments at a time when Progressive party of Maldives (PPM) has filed a case against Elections Commission at High Court regarding its Extraordinary Congress.

During the last hearing, the commission has requested High Court to change the judge's bench overseeing the case.