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.

1968 Maldivian constitutional referendum
15 March 1968

Referendum on whether to convert the state from a constitutional monarchy to a presidential system.
LocationMaldives
Results
Response
Votes %
Yes 36,997 81.23%
No 8,551 18.77%
Valid votes 45,548 99.47%
Invalid or blank votes 244 0.53%
Total votes 45,792 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 49,056 93.35%

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

References

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