1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum

1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum
14 April 1975 (1975-04-14)
Abolishing the monarchy
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 59,637 97.55%
No 1,496 2.45%
Total votes 61,133 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout ≈63%

A referendum on abolishing the monarchy was held in the Kingdom of Sikkim on 14 April 1975. Official results stated the proposal was approved by 97.55% of voters with a turnout of about 63%, and resulted in the country becoming an Indian state.

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