Counting begins for prez polls in Maldives

November 09, 2013 18:20

Counting of votes has started after balloting concluded peacefully in the controversy-ridden presidential polls in the Maldives today under the watchful eyes of the Elections Commission and security agencies.

EC President Fuwad Thowfeek said the turnout was much lower than in the annulled September 7 election.

"Last time, a large number of people queued in the beginning. But we have no way of knowing the numbers on queue this time around. From the broadcasts on TV channels, we know that the number is lower," he said.

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