With a low turnout, Egypt's newly- written draft constitution garnered about 64 percent of the votes in a two-round referendum, the Islamic Muslim Brotherhood said in a statement on its website.

Although official results won't be available for several days, media reports had already indicated the constitution was supported backed by the majority of the votes.

Meanwhile, at least 32 Egyptians were injured in a clash between supporters of President Mohamed Morsi and his opponents on the eve of the vote. Mass rallies numbering in tens of thousands took place in Cairo, demanding Morsi to step down.

A meager 30-some percent turnout of the vote also demonstrated the country's deep political divide.

The Middle East country has undergone nearly two years of tumultuous transitional politics after Hosni Mubarak was ousted in early 2011. It has since been torn between pro-religious forces and their rivals who support a more secular rule.

The referendum looks unlikely to settle the conflict, and it only marks a new beginning of competition between Egypt's divided political camps.

Despite the high probability of losing to Morsi's political party in the vote, oppositional forces led by the National Salvation Front has, through the referendum, managed to gain a stronger footing with the public and consolidate unity among their members.

The Egyptian president and the Muslim Brotherhood, on the other hand, will remain a major player in Egyptian politics, as they have been steadily building up national influence for several decades.

In addition, the president's allies are likely to hold on to majority seats in the parliament as he still keeps a firm grip over the executive power of the country.

More than a year of political tension and divide has taken a severe toll on Egypt's economic and social development. The referendum brings slim hope to ease the situation and put the country back on track of stability and economic growth.

After the referendum, rival political forces in Egypt are likely to engage in a more heated fight over elections of the new parliament. Or they could strike a softer tone toward each other.

Whatever their choice, it will decide which path the country will take in the future and whether Egypt could make a quick recovery from turmoil.