Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
Kazakhstan’s new pro-government Adilet party won over 71 percent in parliamentary elections, with four other blocs entering parliament.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished08:29 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished08:29 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election”
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
Key points
- 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.
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- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
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Kazakhstan’s new pro-government Adilet party won over 71 percent in parliamentary elections, with four other blocs entering parliament.