Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News
Kazakhstan opened polls for its first single-chamber Kurultai election, with the ruling Adilet party expected to win overwhelmingly.
OriginalSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power”
Kazakhs begin voting in election set to strengthen president’s power
Key points
- 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.
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6 6 Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News
Kazakhstan opened polls for its first single-chamber Kurultai election, with the ruling Adilet party expected to win overwhelmingly.