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Legislative Council elections were held in Burma on 17 November 1925.[1] The People's Party received the most votes, but was unable to form a government as the British authorities favoured the Golden Valley Party, who formed a government led by J.A. Maung Gyi.[2]
Campaign
The Burmese branch of the Swaraj Party led by U Toke Kyi put forward 20 candidates.[3] A loose group known as the Independent Party had 85 candidates, whilst there were 49 "nationalists" running.[3]
Results
The Swaraj Party performed poorly, with U Toke Kyi defeated in his constituency.[4] Voter turnout was just 16%, although this marked an increase on the turnout of 6.9% in the 1922 elections.[5] This was put down to the success of elected politicians in amending controversial laws during their period in office, as well as an increase in the number of political parties.[5]
References
- ^ "Burmese Elections. A Forecast", The Times, 18 November 1925, p13, Issue 44122
- ^ Here Today, Gone Tomorrow The Irrawaddy, 3 November 2009
- ^ a b "Elections In Burma. Grouping Of Parties", The Times, 13 November 1925, p11, Issue 44118
- ^ "News in Brief", The Times, 25 November 1925, p15, Issue 44128
- ^ a b The Ghost of Elections Past The Irrawaday, 31 May 2010
