Maldives Supreme Court annuls presidential vote

October 08, 2013 09:45

In a significant decision which may escalate the political turmoil in Maldives, the country's Supreme Court declared the first round of presidential polls as null and void.

Former president Mohammed Nasheed emerged as the winner in the polls.

The court also directed that fresh polls must be held before November 4 and the re-run of the first round should be conducted on the 20th of this month, President Mohammed Waheed's Press Secretary Masood Imad told PTI.

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