Montenegrin independence referendum, 1992

The Montenegrin independence referendum of March 1, 1992 was the first referendum regarding Montenegrin independence. 421,549 citizens were registered voters.

The question put to the electorate was, roughly translated:

Are you for Montenegro to remain a part of a united Yugoslavia, as a sovereign republic and fully equal to all other Yugoslav republics that wish to remain in unity?

The electorate overwhelmingly chose to remain within Yugoslavia, with a Yes vote of 95.96%.

Prime Minister Milo Đukanović spent a lot of time campaigning amongst the people, expressing the necessity of a common Yugoslav state with Serbs. Although not generally changing the outcome, DPS-controlled state propaganda had affected greatly by pushing the Federal option and misrepresenting the independenists.

Milo Đukanović's outspoke during the campaign: We are proud of our Serb origin and Montenegrin statehood, the proud history of the Serbian people. That's why we believe in a common future and prosperity.

With the victory of the unionist bloc, he concluded: Because of eternal brotherhood links; common blood spilled in wars, because of the eternal dream of the best Montenegrins and Serbians, for a brightly common better future, Montenegro willingly chose to live in a common state with Serbia with open heart.

The Albanian national minority boycotted the election, as did the pro-sovereigntist orientated Montenegrins.

Registered Voters: 421,549

Source: Centre for Monitoring

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