PNC says won't contest for Gasim, Siyam, Nazim's parliament seats
The PNC has worked with the MNP and MDA in the second round of the presidential election in September.
Main ruling People's National Congress (PNC) will not contest three constituencies that the leaders of its coalition partners are contesting in the upcoming parliamentary elections, the party announced Thursday.
PNC chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla made the announcement while answering a question at a press conference held at the party's office.
"We have decided that we will not contest the primary for the [Dangethi] constituency contested by MNP leader, retired Colonel [Mohamed] Nazim. We will not contest the seat out of respect for the party leader," he said.
Besides Nazim, the PNC has given up seats to two others for the same reason, he said.
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PNC will not contest the Dh. Meedhoo constituency as sitting MP, Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) leader Ahmed Siyam Mohamed will seek re-election
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PNC will not contest the Maamigili constituency as sitting MP, Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Gasim Ibrahim will seek re-election
No other party will contest the PPM-PNC parliamentary primary on Saturday, Abdul raheem said, adding that the parties will also have the option to contest in any constituency.
The PNC has worked with the MNP and MDA in the second round of the presidential election in September.
