PNC wins five out of six seats in the local council by-elections

The ruling party, People's National Congress (PNC), secured five seats in the by-elections held on Saturday for the six local council seats, clinching a major victory.

Although the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also contested for these seats, they did not manage to win any due to limited campaign efforts. The seat for the female councilor for Raa atoll Rasmaadhoo Council was won by an independent candidate.