Избори за Велику народну скупштину у Краљевини Србији 1888. године
Parliamentary Elections in the Kingdom of Serbia in 1888

Summary/Abstract: In late November 1888, King Milan Obrenović issued a proclamation declaring a necessity to change the Constitution of Serbia with the purpose of eliminating any perils that threatened the country, as well as terminating political disagreements. Parliamentary elections were scheduled for November 20, while the Parliament was to be in session on March 1. Regardless of the promise given by King Milan that ensured the free elections, the Radical Party members complained of a flagrant abuse by the local Progressive Party government that favored the Progressive Party candidates. This dissatisfaction led to a general state of unrest which threatened to turn into an open rebellion. Considering numerous complaints coming from the provincial parts of the country, King Milan decided to annul the elections conducted in certain parts and ordered the new ones to be held under the supervision of the committee composed of the members of all three political parties. The Radical Party candidates won the majority in these new elections held on December 16. The National Assembly session was held in the National Theatre building on January 2, 1889. The majority of the elected deputies adopted the new Constitution upon being presented with its outline.

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