Politics · Singapore Bureau
Kazakhstan's pro-government party secures overwhelming election victory
Adilet, a newly-formed pro-presidential party, has captured over 71 percent of votes in Kazakhstan's parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The result is expected to further entrench President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power.
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The pro-government Adilet party secured a commanding 71 percent of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election in Kazakhstan, electoral officials announced Monday. The newly-formed political movement's strong showing at the ballot box signals consolidation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's political authority in the oil-rich Central Asian nation.
Adilet's decisive victory reflects the dominance of pro-presidential forces in Kazakhstan's political landscape. The party's formation and subsequent electoral success represent a continuation of Tokayev's political strategy following his assumption of the presidency.
The election outcome gives Tokayev significant scope to pursue his policy agenda in parliament with minimal legislative resistance. With such substantial backing, the pro-presidential party will hold the overwhelming majority of parliamentary seats, enabling the government to advance key legislation without substantial opposition.
Kazakhstan's electoral process continues to be shaped heavily by the incumbent administration's influence over the country's political institutions and media environment.