Maldivian constitutional referendum, 1968
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A constitutional referendum was held in the Maldives on 15 March 1968. The main question was whether to convert the state from a constitutional monarchy under Sultan Muhammad Fareed Didi, to a presidential system. The referendum was the third on the subject; the first in 1952 had seen the state convert to a presidential system, whilst a second in 1953 reversed the decision and saw the monarchy restored in 1954.
The proposals were approved by over 80% of voters,[1] and a republic was declared on 11 November that year. Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir becoming president.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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Monarchy | 8,551 | 18.77 |
Republic | 36,997 | 81.23 |
Invalid/blank votes | 244 | – |
Total | 45,792 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 49,056 | 93.35 |
Source: Utheemu |
References
- ↑ Far East and Australasia 2003 Eur, p820
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