Burmese constitutional referendum, 1973

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A constitutional referendum was held in Burma on 15 December 1973.[1] The new constitution was approved by 94.5% of voters, with voter turnout reported to be 95.5%.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 13,312,801 94.5
Against
Invalid/blank votes -
Total 14,094,360 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p603 ISBN 019924958
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p610 ISBN 019924958