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.

SourcesAP News06:21 UTCThe Straits Times08:43 UTC23 AugSave

Key points

From AP News’s report

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.

Why it matters. A large Adilet majority could strengthen presidential control under constitutional changes allowing key appointments with legislative approval.

What to watch. Watch results, public reaction amid 10.2% inflation, and reports of intensified repression and prosecutions of independent journalists.

Coverage

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06:21

“Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News”

Key points from AP News

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.

SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

08:43

“Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power”

Key points from The Straits Times

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.

SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

06:21

SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News”

Key points from AP News

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.

08:43

SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power”

Key points from The Straits Times

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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