Two more candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The two candidates who withdrew their names are independent candidate, Zahid Rameez, who was to contest for Mid-Hithadhoo constituency, and Mohamed Ilham, candidate for Maldives Labour and Social Democratic Party (MLSDP), contesting for Gemanafushi constituency. Zahid said although he withdrew his name, he has not yet decided to support another candidate. However, Ilham said he withdrew the name to support Hussain Solih.
Meanwhile, MDP candidate Ali Ahmed, who was to contest for Mahibadhoo constituency, has also withdrawn from the race.
Following the pull out of these individuals, the number of candidates have decreased to 386. Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has scheduled the parliamentary elections for April 6.