1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum
Results
The results of the plebiscite is questioned by Sunanda K. Datta-Ray who argued that "it took at least two days by jeep, the fastest mode of transport, to reach some of these inaccessible habitations, and it just would not have been physically possible to complete arrangements, hold the polls and count votes between 11 and 15 April." Supporters of the Chogyal maintain that 70 to 80% of voters were outsiders from India.

1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum

Section Title: Results
Table Section Text: The results of the plebiscite is questioned by Sunanda K. Datta-Ray who argued that "it took at least two days by jeep, the fastest mode of transport, to reach some of these inaccessible habitations, and it just would not have been physically possible to complete arrangements, hold the polls and count votes between 11 and 15 April." Supporters of the Chogyal maintain that 70 to 80% of voters were outsiders from India.

Choice	Votes	%

For	59,637	97.55

Against	1,496	2.45

Invalid/blank votes	–

Total	61,133	100

Registered voters/turnout	97,000	63

Source: Direct Democracy

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The 1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum was approved by 97.55% of voters.

final_sentence: The 1975 Sikkimese monarchy referendum was approved by 97.55% of voters.