PoliticsKazakhstan parliamentary vote expected to cement president’s power

Voters in Kazakhstan are choosing a new parliament from candidates fielded by seven state-approved parties, while genuine opposition parties are barred. A March constitutional reform replaced the Senate with a unicameral Kurultai. Supporters say it will strengthen parliament, but critics see it as consolidating President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power amid inflation, rising taxes and pressure on independent media.

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