On October 6th, 2020, Egypt held its first parliamentary elections since the ousting of former President Mohamed Morsi in 2013. The election was seen as a test of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s popularity and legitimacy. The election was held in two phases, with the first phase taking place on October 6th and the second on November 3rd.

The election was contested by several different parties, including the National Democratic Party, the Free Egyptians Party, the Constitution Party, and the Reform and Development Party. The Muslim Brotherhood, which had been the main opposition party under Morsi, was banned and its members were not allowed to take part in the election.

The results of the election showed that al-Sisi’s supporters had won a majority in the parliament. The National Democratic Party, which is loyal to al-Sisi, won 205 of the 568 seats in the parliament. This result was seen as a victory for al-Sisi, who has been in power since 2013.

The election was seen as a sign of progress in Egypt’s transition towards democracy. The election was largely peaceful, with no reports of major violence or unrest. However, there were some reports of irregularities in the voting process, including allegations of vote buying and voter intimidation.

The election results were seen as a sign of al-Sisi’s continued popularity in Egypt. Many Egyptians are supportive of al-Sisi’s efforts to stabilise the country and improve the economy. However, there are also many Egyptians who are critical of al-Sisi’s autocratic rule and his crackdown on dissent.

The election results will likely lead to a more stable political situation in Egypt. Al-Sisi is expected to continue with his economic and political reforms, which have been largely successful so far. However, it remains to be seen how the opposition will respond to the election results and how al-Sisi will deal with any future challenges.