Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
First reportAP News · 23 Aug, 06:21Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 24 Aug, 08:29Z
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Why it matters
What
Kazakhstan’s new pro-government Adilet party won over 71 percent in parliamentary elections, with four other blocs entering parliament.
Why
The vote follows a constitution consolidating power in a single-chamber Kurultai, as President Tokayev seeks to solidify his influence.
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Tokayev may name a new vice president within days, after turnout reached about 74 percent among 12.6 million eligible voters.
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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
- Adilet party won more than 71 percent of the vote in the parliamentary election.
- Four other blocs entered parliament: Respublika, Ak Zhol, Nationwide Social Democratic Party, Auyl.
- Turnout was around 74 percent of eligible voters from 12.6 million of 20 million population.
- Election follows a new constitution consolidating power and creating a single-chamber Kurultai.
- President Tokayev aims to solidify influence and potentially name a new vice president within days.