Malagasy military rule referendum, 1972

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A referendum on military rule was held in Madagascar on 8 October 1972. It followed General Gabriel Ramanantsoa taking power from elected President Philibert Tsiranana in May, and Ramanantsoa's proposals for a five-year transition period during which the National Assembly would be suspended. The plans were approved by 94.43% of voters, with an 84% voter turnout.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,784,687	96.43
Against	103,215	3.57
Invalid/blank votes	18,567	-
Total	2,906,469	100
Source: EISA

References

↑ Madagascar: 1972 Constitutional referendum EISA

Elections and referendums in Madagascar

Presidential elections	1965 1972 1982 1989 1992–93 1996 2001 2006 2013

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French elections	1945 1946 (Jun) 1946 (Nov) 1951 1956

Referendums	1958 1972 1975 1992 1995 1998 2007 2010

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