1973 Maldivian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives in September 1973. The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of incumbent President Ibrahim Nasir, who was re-elected.[1]

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Background

Nasir had originally been elected for a four-year term in 1968. However, in 1972 a constitutional amendment was passed by the Majlis to extend the presidential term to five years.[1]

The constitution required that the President be selected by the Majlis and then their candidacy confirmed through a referendum.

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