The main opposition party, the MDP, has announced plans to hold by-elections for vacant National Assembly constituencies next month.

The party is also set to elect new constituency presidents for seats vacated by former president Mohammed Nasheed, who joined the Democrats last year and due to the new constituencies in the parliament.

The by-election is scheduled for the 2nd of next month, as per the party's announcement today.

Applications are open until 2 pm on 7th July 2024.

Application Requirements:

- Must be a registered party member with the Election Commission as of now.

- Must not have violated the party's constitution in the past five years.

Open Constituencies:

- HA. Dhidhdhoo Constituency

- HA. Kelaa Constituency

- Kulhudhufushi South Constituency

- HDh. Makunudhoo Constituency

- R. Ungoofaaru Constituency

- R. Inguraidhoo Constituency 

- B. Thulhaadhoo Constituency

- B. Hithadhoo constituency

- Lh. Kurendhoo Constituency

- K. Maafushi Constituency

- K. Hura Constituency

- ADh. Maamigili Constituency

- ADh. Dhangethi Constituency

- GA. Dhaandhoo Constituency

- GA. Kolamaafushi Constituency

- GDh. Faresmaathoda Constituency

- Feydhoo South Constituency

- Feydhoo North Constituency

- Central Henveiru Constituency

- North Henveiru Constituency

- North Galolhu Constituency

 - North Mahchangolhi Constituency

- North Maafannu Constituency

- West Henveiru Constituency

- Central Hulhumale’ Constituency

- North Hulhumale’ Constituency 

- Kulhudhufushi City Constituency

- Thinadhoo City Constituency 

- Male’ City Constituency  

The application form is available online from MDP official website.