Elections have begun for the first Qurultoy in the history of Kazakhstan.
A total of 12,605,788 citizens are expected to participate in the election.
In Kazakhstan, the election process for the first Qurultoy in the country's history has begun. Tengrinews.kz reported on this.
As of 07:00 local time, voting began at 10,363 polling stations across 20 regions of the republic. Another 107 stations, according to decisions of territorial commissions, had been operating since 06:00. Additionally, 19 polling stations established in 16 foreign countries are also receiving citizens. A total of 12,605,788 citizens are expected to participate in the election.
In Kazakhstan, the new Constitution came into force on July 1. Its draft was approved by nearly 90 percent of votes in a referendum held in March. The new Constitution allows the current president, Qosim-Jo‘mart To‘qayev, to participate in the presidential election once again.
The country's bicameral parliament — the Senate and the Majlis — officially concluded its activities on June 30. As a result of the constitutional reform, a unicameral Qurultoy will be established in place of the bicameral parliament.
Also, within the framework of the reform, the position of vice president will be reinstated, and a new advisory body — the People's Council — will be established. Its members will be appointed by the president.
