Basutoland general election, 1960
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General elections were held in Basutoland in 1960 after a new Constitution was approved by the British authorities in September 1959.[1] The public elected nine District Councils with a total of 162 members on 20 January. The District Councils subsequently elected the 40 members of the National Council.[1] Voter turnout was very low, with just 35,000 of the 191,000 registered voters taking part in the election.[1] The new National Council was opened on 12 March.[1]
Results
National Assembly
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Basutoland Congress Party | 30 |
| Basotholand National Party | 1 |
| Marematlou Party | 5 |
| Independents | 4 |
| Total | 40 |
| Source: Keeling's Contemporary Archives | |
District Councils
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Basutoland Congress Party | 73 |
| Basotholand National Party | 22 |
| Marematlou Party | 16 |
| Independents | 51 |
| Total | 162 |
| Source: Keeling's Contemporary Archives | |
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