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

Kazakhstan is voting in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation

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.

Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.

Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  Toronto Star

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

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Kazakhstan to hold snap election expected to tighten president's control  Reuters