1953 British Guiana general election
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General elections were held in British Guiana on 27 April 1953.[1] They were the first held under universal suffrage and resulted in a victory for the People's Progressive Party (PPP), which won 18 of the 24 seats in the new House of Assembly. Its leader, Cheddi Jagan, became Prime Minister.[1]
Quick Facts 24 of the 28 seats in the House of Assembly 15 seats needed for a majority, Turnout ...
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