On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Maldives held its parliamentary election, marking a crucial moment for citizens to elect representatives for their constituencies in the current administration.
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While the electoral process unfolded smoothly without major incidents, the Elections Commission (EC) of the Maldives disclosed a notable decrease in voter turnout compared to the recent Presidential Election held in late 2023. Despite the Presidential election witnessing an impressive 85 percent turnout, the parliamentary election saw participation from only 75 percent of eligible voters. This discrepancy meant that out of the over 284,000 individuals eligible to vote in the parliamentary election, only 215,000 citizens exercise their voting rights.
Despite the dip in voter participation, the parliamentary election yielded success for the ruling political party, the Progressive National Congress (PNC). Candidates from the PNC secured a majority of the seats, signaling a continuation of the party's influence within the government.
The final election results are as follows:
Thinadhoo City
Kulhudhuhfushi City
Fuvahmulah City
Addu City
Male’ City
The outcome of the parliamentary election underscores the ongoing political landscape in the Maldives, reaffirming the PNC's standing as a dominant force within the country's governance framework as the political party won a supermajority of seats in the parliament with 66 candidates being chosen by the citizens. As the newly elected lawmakers assume their roles, all eyes remain on the trajectory of governance and policy direction in the Maldives.
