Malagasy constitutional referendum, 1998

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A constitutional referendum was held in Madagascar on 25 March 1998. The proposed amendments would allow the president to dissolve parliament, and divide the country into six provinces. It was narrowly approved by just 50.96% of voters, with a 70% turnout.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,524,581	50.96
Against	1,467,397	49.04
Invalid/blank votes	210,792	-
Total	3,202 770	100
Source: EISA

References

↑ Madagascar: 1998 Constitutional referendum results EISA

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