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19 complaints lodged regarding voters' registry: EC

Fathmath Shaahunaz
18 June 2018, MVT 14:33
June 7, 2018 - During the ceremony held by Elections Commission to announce the date of the Presidential Election 2018. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
Fathmath Shaahunaz
18 June 2018, MVT 14:33

The Elections Commission (EC) on Monday revealed that the commission has received 19 complaints regarding the voters’ registry for the Presidential Election 2018 so far.

There are 263,000 eligible voters in the voters registry publicised by EC last week Sunday for the upcoming election slated for September 24. The public has until June 20 to submit any complaints regarding the list.

EC member Ahmed Akram stated that the complaints lodged so far were regarding deceased people and minors listed in the registry. He assured that the amended list would be released as soon as possible.

Akram noted that the amount of complaints received was significantly lower compared to previous elections, which he proclaimed was an improvement.

"But we still urge the public to check the list for any issues. The opportunity [to submit any grievances] will remain open until coming Wednesday."

The commission had earlier said that it had used the Department of National Registration’s (DNR) data as a basis to compile the voters registry. The EC had warned that deceased people and children under the age of 18 might be on the list.

Concerned citizens can submit complaints to the EC bureau in capital Male, and to their respective island councils.

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