1973 Maldivian presidential election

1973 Maldivian presidential election

←  1968 September 1973 1978  →

Candidate Ibrahim Nasir

President before election Ibrahim Nasir Elected President Ibrahim Nasir

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives in September 1973. The elections took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of incumbent president Ibrahim Nasir, who was re-elected. ^[1]

Background

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

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