Egyptians approve quick elections, benefiting Muslim Brotherhood

The “yes” vote also paves the way for a quick parliamentary election, which the ruling military junta has said will be held in June.

Egypt’s two main political forces, the former ruling National Democratic Party and the Muslim Brotherhood, both urged a “yes” vote on the referendum. Critics say that’s because they benefit from the quick timetable for elections.

As established political parties, they will have an edge in mobilising resources and fielding candidates.

The rest of the country’s opposition parties all pushed for a “no” vote, as did the coalition of youth activists who led the revolution that toppled former president Hosni Mubarak.