Kazakhstan’s ruling Adilet party secured 71.17% of the vote in preliminary results from the country’s first election to its new single-chamber Kurultai, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
The vote follows constitutional reforms approved in March that replaced the Senate with the unicameral parliament. Supporters say the change strengthens parliamentary decision-making, while critics argue it could consolidate the authority of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Key developments:
- Four smaller pro-government parties also secured seats in the 145-seat Kurultai.
- Seven state-approved parties contested the election, while opposition parties remained barred.
- The election took place amid inflation, tax increases and continued scrutiny over media freedoms.
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