1974 Maldivian parliamentary election

1974 Maldivian parliamentary election

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All 54 seats in the People's Majlis 27 seats needed for a majority

Party Seats Independents 46 Presidential appointees 8 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

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Parliamentary elections were held in the Maldives in September and October 1974.^[1] All candidates ran as independents.^[2]

Electoral system

The People's Majlis had 54 seats, of which 46 were elected and eight appointed by the President. Eight of the elected members were from Malé, with two from each of the 19 districts.^[2]

Results

Aftermath

When the newly elected Majlis convened in February 1975, it re-elected Ahmed Zaki as Prime Minister.^[1] However, the following month, president Ibrahim Nasir declared a state of emergency and removed Zaki from office.^[1] The post of Prime Minister was subsequently abolished.

References

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