Parliamentary Elections 2019

Former President and government coalition leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has cast his vote.

He is a constituent of north-Mahchangoalhi.

Elections Commission has revealed the polling status thus far.

While 26,513 males have voted thus far, ECM revealed that 16,561 females have voted thus far. the total number of individuals who have voted so far reach 43,074

Voting proceeds smoothly in Maduvvari island of Raa atoll.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has cast his vote in the Hinnavaru constituency.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has arrived at his respective polling station at Jamaaluddin School, Malé.

Speaking to press at the polling station, President Solih had urged as many people to come out and vote for the 19th Parliament.

He noted that voting is proceeding with complete peace and security.

President Solih is casting his vote for Hinnavaru constituency for which three candidates are contesting.

Over 1,200 officers are active in maintaining safety and security throughout the Operation Blue Tide across the nation on election day.

Voting has commenced in neighboring India's Trivandrum at 8:30 (Indian time).

Maldives consulate in Trivandrum revealed that the ballot box will remain open until 4:30 pm as scheduled.

Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed has stated that over 500 officers are active in ensuring safety and security is maintained throughout the election day and post-election.

First Lady Fazna Ahmed has cast her vote to the west-Maafannu ballot box.

Members of the Elections Commission are actively visiting polling stations in the capital city to monitor the vote procedure.

Commissioner Shareef and members joined to observe the process in Iskandar School. Shareef told RaajjeMV that although some queues are longer, voting is proceeding swiftly and that he hopes this elections will proceed as smoothly and safely as the Presidential Elections of 2018.

While the only location in which voting is yet to begin is Thilafushi, ECM revealed that they will be holding a briefing session regarding the electoral procedure at 9am.

While voting is underway across the country, except at one polling station, no "major" issues reported so far, says Maldives Police Service.

The interim results of the election currently underway in the Maldives will be released by 9pm on Saturday, reveals the Elections Commission of the Maldives.

An official from the Elections Commission has revealed that voting is yet to begin in Thilafushi island due to a hold up.

As such, they are yet to acquire the permit to transfer the ballot boxes to the polling station in the island.

RaajjeMV understands that voting will begin in Thilafushi island shortly.

Officers of the Maldives Police Service are active in all islands in which voting is taking place. 

Police had begun an operation under the name "Operation Blue Tide" to ensure safety and security throughout the elections.

Voting has begun in some polling stations in Malé and some outlying islands.

Elections Commissioner Ahmed Shareef has revealed that there are 60 coordinators active in the Elections Coordinating Centre.

Those who may vote without queueing up are:

1. Individuals with ECM passes (officials, monitors, observers)
2. The elderly
3. Disabled persons and persons with special needs
4. Police officers
5. Those who are pregnant and
6. Those who have toddlers with them

Officials are active in carrying out final preparations before voting begins in Haa Alif education center.

Voters continue queueing outside polling stations in the capital city.

Elections officials have begun transferring ballot boxes to the polling station in Hoarafushi island.

Elections Commission has concluded sending all ballot boxes to polling stations across Malé.

Officials from the Elections Commission are active in carrying ballot boxes to polling stations across the capital city.