1972 Malagasy presidential election

1972 Malagasy presidential election

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Nominee Philibert Tsiranana Party PSD Percentage 99.7%

President before election Philibert Tsiranana PSD Elected President Gabriel Ramanantsoa PSD

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Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972.^[1] Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.^[2] 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.^[3]

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