What was the purpose of referendum conducted by General Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan in 2002?
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A referendum on allowing Pervez Musharraf to continue as President for five years was held in Pakistan on 30 April 2002. The proposal was approved by 97.97% of voters. However, the referendum was boycotted by the opposition on the basis that it was unconstitutional.
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General Musharraf took power in a bloodless coup in 1999, and later appointed himself president. The country's highest court endorsed his action, but ordered him to restore democracy within three years.
President Musharraf announced in a televised speech to the nation last week that he would hold the referendum. He reiterated his commitment to hold general elections in October. But he said he wants to stay in power to ensure that his economic, social and political reforms are not reversed by the future elected government.
All major political and religious parties in Pakistan have rejected the referendum as unconstitutional, and have called for a boycott. They say the country's constitution demands the president be elected by members of the two houses of parliament and four provincial assemblies.
General Musharraf has suspended the constitution, and has banned outdoor activities by political parties.
However, the military leader held a public rally in the eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday, launching what is effectively his election campaign. He urged the participants of the government-sponsored meeting to support his presidency in the referendum.
Analysts say General Musharraf is likely to win the referendum, but only by mobilizing the state-machinery and keeping a tight control on activities of political parties opposing the move.
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