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1973 Maldivian presidential election

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1973 Maldivian presidential election

← 1968 September 1973 1978 →
 
Candidate Ibrahim Nasir
Party RMP

President before election

Ibrahim Nasir
RMP

Elected President

Ibrahim Nasir
RMP

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]

Background

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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.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maldives – History". Country Studies. Library of Congress. Retrieved 23 April 2024.