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The [[Gandhari Revolution|Gandhari Revolution of 1956–57]] led to the overthrow of the [[Mansur dynasty]] and the abolition of the Emirate. The revolution was led by the [[Gandhari Socialist Union]], a [[Wikipedia:Political party|political]] and [[Wikipedia:Military organization|military organization]] that was established in 1952 by four military officers of the Gandhari army (nowadays referred to as the Founding Fathers of the Republic). During the revolution, the Gandhari Socialist Union took control of Gandhara and installed an [[Interim Government of Gandhara|interim government]]. | The [[Gandhari Revolution|Gandhari Revolution of 1956–57]] led to the overthrow of the [[Mansur dynasty]] and the abolition of the [[Emirate of Gandhara|Emirate]]. The revolution was led by the [[Gandhari Socialist Union]], a [[Wikipedia:Political party|political]] and [[Wikipedia:Military organization|military organization]] that was established in 1952 by four military officers of the Gandhari army (nowadays referred to as the Founding Fathers of the Republic). During the revolution, the Gandhari Socialist Union took control of Gandhara and installed an [[Interim Government of Gandhara|interim government]]. | ||
The interim government chose a constitutional committee to draft a new constitution. The committee completed their work on 29 August 1957. The constitution was intended to replace the first Gandhari Constitution of 1919 and stipulate the formation of a [[Wikipedia:Socialist state|socialist republic]]. | The interim government chose a constitutional committee to draft a new constitution. The committee completed their work on 29 August 1957. The constitution was intended to replace the first Gandhari Constitution of 1919 and stipulate the formation of a [[Wikipedia:Socialist state|socialist republic]]. | ||
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A constitutional referendum was held in Gandhara on 1 and 2 October 1957. The new constitution was approved by 83.1% of voters. Turnout was 64.6%.
Background
The Gandhari Revolution of 1956–57 led to the overthrow of the Mansur dynasty and the abolition of the Emirate. The revolution was led by the Gandhari Socialist Union, a political and military organization that was established in 1952 by four military officers of the Gandhari army (nowadays referred to as the Founding Fathers of the Republic). During the revolution, the Gandhari Socialist Union took control of Gandhara and installed an interim government.
The interim government chose a constitutional committee to draft a new constitution. The committee completed their work on 29 August 1957. The constitution was intended to replace the first Gandhari Constitution of 1919 and stipulate the formation of a socialist republic.
Conduct
According to Gandhari news sources, the elections passed peacefully. There were no violations or incidents reported during the voting. The referendum was held on Tuesday 1 October and Wednesday 2 October 1957. The votes were counted in one day and the results were announced in the early morning of 4 October.
Results
Voter participation was about 64.6%, and the new constitution was approved by 83.1% of the voters. The constitution was immediately adopted on 4 October and came into effect on 13 November.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 8,486,953 | 83.1 |
| Against | 1,677,003 | 16.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 47,322 | 0.5 |
| Total | 10,211,278 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 15,806,832 | 64.6 |