Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Bill
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NewsMaldives not ready for e-voting, says EC Chief
EC President Mohamed Shakeel stated that the Maldives is not yet ready for e-voting due to a lack of public awareness and fears of electoral fraud. While no legal barriers exist, he emphasized that the public must be properly educated before transitioning. The opposition remains wary, linking new digital bills to potential e-voting plans.
News"Digital Transformation Bill aims to facilitate e-voting"
MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa alleges the "Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Bill" is a strategic move to implement e-voting for the 2028 elections. While ruling party MPs deny these claims, Ghafoor warns the bill grants the government excessive control over state data and personal information with limited parliamentary oversight.
