1995 Malagasy constitutional referendum information
1995 Malagasy constitutional referendum
17 September 1995 (1995-09-17)
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
2,139,378
63.56%
No
1,226,286
36.44%
Valid votes
3,365,664
87.31%
Invalid or blank votes
489,128
12.69%
Total votes
3,854,792
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
5,894,982
65.39%
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Andry Rajoelina
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Christian Ntsay
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A constitutional referendum was held in Madagascar on 17 September 1995. The proposed amendment would allow the President to appoint and sack the Prime Minister rather than the National Assembly. It was approved by 64% of voters, with a 65% turnout.[1]
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