Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News
First reportAP News · 23 Aug, 06:21Z
Latest reportThe Straits Times · 23 Aug, 08:43Z
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Why it matters
What
Kazakhstan opened polls for its first single-chamber Kurultai election, with the ruling Adilet party expected to win overwhelmingly.
Why
A large Adilet majority could strengthen presidential control under constitutional changes allowing key appointments with legislative approval.
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Watch results, public reaction amid 10.2% inflation, and reports of intensified repression and prosecutions of independent journalists.
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Summary
- Polls opened as Kazakhstan conducts its first single-chamber Kurultai election.
- Analysts expect the ruling Adilet party to win an overwhelming majority.
- Constitutional changes allow the president to appoint key officials with approval.
- Inflation at 10.2% in February fuels public discontent and unrest concerns.
- Independent journalists report intensified repression and prosecutions ahead of the vote.
Summary
- Kazakhs began voting in a snap parliamentary election on Aug 23.
- Election aimed to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's control.
- New constitution reduces parliament from two chambers to one.
- Polls favor Adilet, pro-Tokayev party formed recently.
- Opposition parties contest the election, largely loyal to Tokayev.