At the end of the first democratic elections in Bahrain in nearly 30 years, polling stations were closed and vote counting began. On Thursday, despite the hot summer weather, thousands of Bahrainis stood in line to elect members of municipal councils. According to electoral officials, public participation in the elections was so high that in some polling stations, 50% of eligible voters had participated. For the first time in this election, Bahraini women had run as candidates. The Prime Minister of Bahrain, after casting his vote in a polling station near Manama, the capital of Bahrain, stated that it was a historic day. The first results of the vote counting in Bahrain's first democratic elections in nearly 30 years are expected to be announced on Friday. Despite the hot summer weather, thousands of Bahrainis stood in line to elect members of municipal councils. In this election on Thursday, Bahraini women participated for the first time, both as voters and as candidates. A total of 306 individuals, including 30 women, competed for 50 seats in five municipal councils.
End of Elections in Bahrain - 2002-05-10
Bahrain held its first democratic elections in nearly 30 years, with significant public participation, including women voting and running as candidates for the first time. The Prime Minister called it a historic day, and results are expected soon. This event marks a significant step in Bahrain's political landscape.
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Bahraini citizens participated in historic elections, marking a significant political event in Bahrain.
- Prime Minister of Bahrain announce Bahraini citizens
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The elections represent a significant political milestone for Bahrain.
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