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Dharubaaruge designated main election center

Dharubaaruge in Male' City has been designated as the main center for the presidential election.

The government earlier tried to arrange part of the Voice of Maldives building as the election headquarters for this year's presidential election.

An Election Commission official told AVAS that the Planning Ministry has now assured that the Dharubaaruge will be arranged as the main election center. He said the commission has decided to start the election-related work at Dharubaaruge on April 25 after completing any repairs that are needed.

"We are now looking into whether there are any repairs to be done. Work will start next month," the official said.

The presidential election will take place on September 9.