1972 Malagasy military rule referendum

8 October 1972
Do you accept the attached draft law, which will allow Major General Gabriel Ramanantsoa and his government of national unity to carry out for five years the structural transformations essential to renewal, and to install in public life a climate in keeping with the wishes of the people?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 2,784,687 96.43% No 103,215 3.57% Valid votes 2,887,902 99.36% Invalid or blank votes 18,567 0.64% Total votes 2,906,469 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 3,448,203 84.29%

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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]

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