1968 Maldivian constitutional referendum

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.

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The proposals were approved by over 80% of voters,[1] and a republic was declared on 11 November that year. Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir would become president.

Results
Choice Votes %
Monarchy8,55118.77
Republic36,99781.23
Invalid/blank votes244–
Total45,792100
Registered voters/turnout49,05693.35
Source: Utheemu
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References
  1. Far East and Australasia 2003 Eur, p820
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