Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawy said that Egyptians saw the first day of the referendum as a day of optimism.
While monitoring the second day of the referendum at the cabinet’s information center operation chamber, Beblawy said the high turnout reflects the public's awareness of their national role.
"People were clapping and ululating as they witnessed the high turnout at the polling stations," he said. "Violence was limited and attempts to ruin the day failed to affect the rallying voters."
He also said that the high turnout of elders and women shows their keenness to participate, which was unexpected.
Beblawy added that he was optimistic that the referendum will pave the way for the roadmap and will launch a better future for Egypt.
The referendum is the most pivotal step in the democratic transition following the military-supported ouster of Egypt's first democratically-elected President Mohamed Morsy as it gives legitimacy to what many critics of the 30 June uprising call a "coup."
