Kazakhstan's pro-government party wins parliamentary election, boosting president's grip on power

Kazakhstan's pro-government party wins parliamentary election, boosting president's grip on power  Toronto Star

Officials say Kazakhstan’s pro-government Adilet Oarty won a landslide victory in the Central Asian country’s parliamentary elections

The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet Party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote, in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament, which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Kazakhstan's ruling party comfortably won Sunday's elections to a new single-chamber parliament, exit polls suggested, consolidating President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power. Three exit polls reported by state television gave the pro-Tokayev Adilet party between 70 and 72 percent of t

A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term. The Adilet party won 71.8 per cent of votes in the election to a new single-chamber parliament, according to an exit poll rel

Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show  Reuters

Kazakhstan has commenced voting in early elections for its new single-chamber parliament, the Kurultai, following recent constitutional changes. Seven parties are competing for 145 seats, but the landscape is dominated by the pro-presidential Adilet party, as independent and opposition candidates were barred from runni

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

Voting closed in Kazakhstan’s election for a new single-chamber parliament on Sunday, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hinted he may stay in power beyond his current term.