MALE’, Maldives — The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has announced that it will field candidates in 97 percent of constituencies in its primary to determine nominees for next year’s local council elections, marking one of the broadest candidate slates in recent political history. Ibrahim Falah, the party’s campaign manager and parliamentary group leader, told reporters Wednesday that the scale of participation was unprecedented since the introduction of local council elections in 2008. “A very large number of candidates have applied,” Falah said. “In past years, some parties contested up to 80 percent of constituencies, but never beyond 90. This … Continue reading PNC Launches Primary With Record Candidate Slate Ahead of Local Council Elections