Why was Bahrain’s National Assembly dissolved in 1975?

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The National Assembly of Bahrain, which had been established under the 1973 constitution, was dissolved by the emir in 1975 following a period of labor unrest and political agitation.1

Following this dissolution, public representation in the country reverted to the traditional Arab and Islamic system of a majlis (council), which allowed citizens and residents to present petitions directly to the emir.1