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PNC faces big loss in race for council president seats

Apr 5, 2026, 10:47 AM
Local Council Elections 2026 and referendum vote

Local Council Elections 2026 and referendum vote

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has won a large number of council President seats in islands across the country.

According to the provisional results, the MDP won 70 seats while the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) won 69 seats.

But the PNC got 70 seats after the Baarashu island council President was elected due to no other contenders. 

The independent candidates had remarkable success, with 25 independent candidates securing council President seats.

The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) won three council President seats while the Jumhooree Party (JP) won the council President seat in Maamigili island.

Meanwhile, the Democrats won the council President seat in Vaavu Thinadhoo island. 

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