There had been fears of abstention ahead of the vote as the government struggles with shortages, inflation and growing social unrest.
But official figures say some 8 million people - more than 70% of eligible voters - turned out on the day.
There had been fears of abstention ahead of the vote as the government struggles with shortages, inflation and growing social unrest.
But official figures say some 8 million people - more than 70% of eligible voters - turned out on the day.