According to the Maldives Election Commission, an estimated 52 per cent turnout was recorded till 2pm, Sun Online reports.
Voting is underway to elect 93 members of the Parliament of Maldives, also known as Majlis.
A total of 368 candidates are in the fray and the main contest is between the People's National Congress (PNC) and the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
The election results will be declared today.
Three people have been arrested in connection with election-related incidents.
Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu will not be affected by the vote.
After casting his vote, Vice President Hussain Mohammed Latifah said he was hopeful of a good victory for the government.
Main opposition MDP leader Abdullah Shahid also cast his vote.
Earlier in the day, former Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed cast his vote and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote.
Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said he sees the main opposition MDP winning a clear majority.
Voting is underway to elect 93 members of the Parliament of Maldives, also known as Majlis.
A total of 368 candidates are in the fray and the main contest is between the People's National Congress (PNC) and the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
The election results will be declared today.
Three people have been arrested in connection with election-related incidents.
Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu will not be affected by the vote.
After casting his vote, Vice President Hussain Mohammed Latifah said he was hopeful of a good victory for the government.
Main opposition MDP leader Abdullah Shahid also cast his vote.
Earlier in the day, former Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed cast his vote and urged everyone to exercise their right to vote.
Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said he sees the main opposition MDP winning a clear majority.
