1924 Dutch East Indies Volksraad election

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Elections to the Volksraad were held in the Dutch East Indies in 1924.

Electoral system[]

The Volksraad had a total of 48 members, half of which were elected and half appointed.[1] Seats were also assigned to ethnic groups, with 25 for the Dutch population (twelve elected, thirteen appointed), 20 for the native population (twelve elected, eight appointed) and three for the Chinese population (all of which were appointed).[1]

Results[]

Grouping Seats +/–
Moderate right-wing 28 +1
Moderate left-wing 10 –4
Left-wing 5 0
Right-wing 5 +3
Total 48 0
Source: Schmutzer[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Schmutzer, Eduard J. M. (1977). Dutch colonial policy and the search for identity in Indonesia 1920-1931. The Netherlands: Brill. p. 68. ISBN 9789004054011.
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