Iranian parliamentary dissolution referendum, 1953
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A referendum on the dissolution of Parliament was held in Iran between 3 and 10 August 1953.[1] The result saw 99.9% vote in favour of the dissolution.[2] The government was overthrown in a coup d'état on 19 August.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,043,600 | 99.9 |
| Against | 1,300 | 0.1 |
| Total | 2,044,600 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p67 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
- ↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p72 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
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| Assembly of Experts | |
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