Egypt's first post-Mubarak constitution approved

December 26, 2012 08:31

Egypt's electoral commission today announced that voters had approved overwhelmingly the constitution drafted by President Mohamed Mursi's Islamist allies.

Final figures from the election commission showed the constitution was backed by 63.8 per cent of voters, giving Islamists their third straight victory at the polls since Hosni Mubarak was toppled in a 2011 revolution.

The yes vote, on an official turnout of 32.9 per cent, paves the way for a parliamentary election in about two months' time. This is the first constitution since Mubarak's ouster.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

He really brought it to us: Coetzee lauds Ashutosh

Mumbai Indians pacer Gerald Coetzee reserved high praise for Punjab Kings uncapped batter Ashutosh Sharma following his valiant effort in a losing cause in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

Fear In Alwar: BJP Will Change Constitution

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for his team maintaining a slow over rate during their thrilling nine-run victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Voting underway in 21 states in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Polling for assembly elections in the north-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim also started along with voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday morning.

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.