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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.

SourcesAP News06:21 UTCAl Jazeera08:29 UTCSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. The vote follows a constitution consolidating power in a single-chamber Kurultai, as President Tokayev seeks to solidify his influence.

What to watch. Tokayev may name a new vice president within days, after turnout reached about 74 percent among 12.6 million eligible voters.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“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

“Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • 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.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
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.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • 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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