Bangladeshi presidential confidence referendum, 1977
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A national vote of confidence in President Ziaur Rahman was held in Bangladesh on 30 May 1977. Voters were asked "Do you have confidence in President Major General Ziaur Rahman BU and the policies and programs adopted by him?" The result saw 98.9% vote yes, with a turnout of 88.1%.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 33,400,870 | 98.9 |
Against | 378,898 | 1.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 0 | – |
Total | 33,779,768 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 38,363,858 | 88.1 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p534 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
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