Kazakhstan holds parliamentary election expected to cement president’s grip
- Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
- Voters are heading to the polls in Kazakhstan’s snap parliamentary election, which critics say will strengthen the power of the president.
- Polling stations opened at 7am local time (02:00 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8pm (15:00 GMT).
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- Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
- Voters are heading to the polls in Kazakhstan’s snap parliamentary election, which critics say will strengthen the power of the president.
- Polling stations opened at 7am local time (02:00 GMT) and are scheduled to close at 8pm (15:00 GMT).
Sources: Al Jazeera