1968 Maldivian constitutional referendum
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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,[1] and a republic was declared on 11 November that year. Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir would become president.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 36,997 | 81.23 | |
| Monarchy | 8,551 | 18.77 | |
| Total | 45,548 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 45,548 | 99.47 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 244 | 0.53 | |
| Total votes | 45,792 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,056 | 93.35 | |
| Source: Utheemu | |||
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