1974 Maldivian parliamentary election explained

Country:Maldives
Election Date:September–October 1974
Next Election:1979
Seats For Election:All 54 seats in the People's Majlis
Majority Seats:27
Noleader:yes
First Election:yes
Nopercentage:yes
Party1:Independents
Seats1:46
Party2:Presidential appointees
Party2 Link:no
Seats2:8

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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Foreign Affairs Reports, Volume 28, p144
  2. Political Handbook of the World 1978, McGraw-Hill Book Co, p268