Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) and the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have contended for the vacant seats in the Malé City Council.
Elections Commission (EC) announced that the by-election for the Central Machangolhi, West Henveiru, and Hulhumale' constituencies will be held on July 20. The seats fell vacant following the election of the councilors to the 20th Parliament.