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General elections were held in the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, an unrecognized state considered a part of Russia under international law, on 27 January 1997 to elect the president and parliament. [1] The result of the presidential elections was a victory for Aslan Maskhadov. [2]
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Aslan Maskhadov | 241,950 | 61.82 |
| Shamil Basayev | 95,841 | 24.49 |
| Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev | 41,183 | 10.52 |
| Movladi Udugov | 12,398 | 3.17 |
| Akhmed Zakayev | ||
| Other candidates | ||
| Total | 391,372 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 513,585 | – |
| Source: L'Orient-Le Jour, Japanese Electoral Society | ||
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|---|---|---|
| Party | Seats | |
| Party of National Independence | 20 | |
| Islamic Order | 7 | |
| Independents | 29 | |
| Vacant | 7 | |
| Total | 63 | |
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