Malagasy presidential election, 1972
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Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.[1] However, public unrest led to him handing over power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa. Ramanantsoa put forward proposals for a five-year transition period during which the National Assembly would be suspended. The plans were approved in a referendum later in the year.[2]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 99.7 | |
Against | 0.3 | |
Total | 100 | |
Source: EISA |
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