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The elections for the sixth Majlis ended on 27 June 1926.[1]
The election was the first one encompassed by the reign ofReza Shah as the king. To ensure that deputies remained pliant, the shah took awayparliamentary immunity and banned all political parties.[2] It was the only election that retained some credibility until1944 Iranian legislative election, since its elections were not whollymanipulated. A few critics of Reza Shah managed to win seats inTehran, includingHassan Modarres who gained the highest number of votes,Mohammad Mossadegh,Hassan Mostowfi andHossein Pirnia.[3][4]
According to a report byBritish minister plenipotentiary dated as early 1926, "the Persian Majles cannot be taken seriously. The deputies are not free agents, any more than the elections to the Majles are free. Whenthe Shah wants a measure, it is passed. When he is opposed, it is withdrawn. When he is indifferent, a great deal of aimless discussion takes place."[5]
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