1921 Dutch East Indies Volksraad election
Elections to the Volksraad were held in the Dutch East Indies in 1921.[1] The result was a victory for the Political Economic Union.[1]
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Electoral system
The Volksraad had a total of 48 members, half of which were elected and half appointed.[2] Seats were also assigned to ethnic groups, with 25 for the Dutch population (twelve elected, thirteen appointed), 20 for the native population (twelve elected, eight appointed) and three for the Chinese population (all of which were appointed).[2]
Results
| Grouping | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate right-wing | 27 | +15 |
| Moderate left-wing | 14 | +4 |
| Left-wing | 5 | –3 |
| Right-wing | 2 | –6 |
| Total | 48 | +10 |
| Source: Schmutzer[2] | ||
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References
- Geert Arend van Klinken (2003) Minorities, modernity and the emerging nation: Christians in Indonesia, a biographical approach KITLV Press, p37
- Eduard J. M. Schmutzer (1977) Dutch colonial policy and the search for identity in Indonesia 1920-1931 Brill Archive, p68
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