1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum|
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| For |
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20.15% |
| Against |
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79.85% |
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| For |
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20.40% |
| Against |
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79.60% |
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A referendum on the monarchy was held in Rwanda on 25 September 1961, concurrent with parliamentary elections. The referendum asked two questions: whether the monarchy should be retained after independence the following year, and whether the incumbent, Kigeli V, should remain King.
The result was a "no" to both questions from 80% of voters, with a 95% turnout.[1] King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.[2]
Results
Question one
Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved?
| Choice
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Votes
|
%
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| For |
253,963 |
20.15
|
| Against |
1,006,339 |
79.85
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
14,329 |
–
|
| Total |
1,274,631 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,337,342 |
95.31
|
| Source: African Elections Database
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Question two
Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda?
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
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| For |
257,510 |
20.40
|
| Against |
1,004,655 |
79.60
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
11,526 |
–
|
| Total |
1,273,691 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,337,342 |
95.24
|
| Source: African Elections Database
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References
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