1968 Maldivian constitutional referendum

Vote to abolish the Maldivian monarchy December 2021 Maldives 1968 03 15 y 36,997 Republic Monarchy 8,551 45,792 49,056 2007 2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum 1959 Maldivian revolt referendum 1959 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 republic. 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,The Far East and Australasia 2003 2002 1857431332 Europa Publications 20 en and a republic was declared on 11 November that year. Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir would become president. Results Republic 36997 Monarchy 8551 244 49056 Utheemu References Maldives Constitutional Category:Referendums in the Maldives Category:Constitutional referendums Category:Monarchy referendums Maldives