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Sikkimese monarchy referendum, 1975
A referendum on abolishing the monarchy was held in Sikkim on 14 April 1975.〔(Sikkim (India), 14 April 1975: Abolition of the monarchy ) Direct Democracy 〕 It was approved by 97.55% of voters, and resulted in the country becoming an Indian state.
==Background==
In 1950 Sikkim became a protectorate of India,〔 but remained an independent country.〔(25 years after Sikkim ) Nepali Times, issue 35〕 The 1974 general elections resulted in a victory for the India-friendly Sikkim National Congress.〔 The new government sought an increase in civil and political liberties, but was suppressed by the Chogyal, Palden Thondup Namgyal.〔(India ) International Republican Institute〕 On 4 July 1974 the Parliament adopted a new constitution that provided for the country becoming a state of India, which the Chogyal signed under pressure from India.〔
On 4 September 1974, the Indian Lok Sabha voted in favour of making Sikkim an "associate" state, with the Rajya Sabha voting for an amendment on 8 September, giving it a status equal to that of other Indian states and absorbing it in the Indian Union.〔(Lawmakers Vote Sikkim Status of Indian State ) The Spokesman-Review, 5 September 1974〕〔(Sikkim Bill Ratified ) New Straits Times, 9 September 1974〕 On 8 September 1974 the Chogyal called for a free and fair referendum.〔(Sikkim Leader Wants Appeal ) The Montreal Gazette, 9 September 1974〕
On 5 March 1975 the National Congress repeated its calls for integration into India, whilst the Chogyal again called for a referendum.〔 On 9 April Indian troops invaded the country and disarmed the palace guard while putting the king under house-arrest. On 10 April 1975 the Sikkimese Parliament with the support of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, unanimously voted to abolish the monarchy and merge with India in order to obtain full Indian statehood. A referendum on this issue was set for 14 April.〔(Sikkim Referendum Slated on Indian Statehood ) The Lewiston Daily Sun, 11 April 1975〕
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