Peaceful elections in Almaty confirmed by political expert
Elections in Kazakhstan Conclude Peacefully
The elections for the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and maslikhats of all levels took place on a large scale, with over 10,000 polling stations operational across the republic. The elections passed in a calm atmosphere with no serious violations observed.
The election system for maslikhats underwent a significant change, shifting from a majoritarian to a proportional system. This change is expected to bring about a more representative and balanced composition of the local councils.
Kazakhstanis participated actively in the elections, demonstrating their commitment to the democratic process. The voter turnout was as predicted by the political community, lower than the presidential elections in 2019 but aligning with the parliamentary elections of 2016.
The Central Election Commission promptly responded to questions from parties and observers, addressing concerns raised during the election campaign and the elections themselves. This transparency was appreciated by various parties and observers, including local political figures, prorussian activists, paramilitary groups, and certain political representatives or stakeholders involved in contested or criticized election processes, such as those in regions like Donetsk and Luhansk during 2014.
The elections were conducted with a strong focus on maintaining sanitary norms. All polling stations, including the 50 set up in embassies and consulates abroad, observed these norms. Mustafin, a prominent figure, stated that the sanitary norms were also strictly followed at all polling stations he visited. There were no complaints about sanitary norms at the polling stations he inspected.
Mustafin also expressed his belief that all questions raised during the election campaign and the elections themselves have been resolved. He attributed this to the Central Election Commission's prompt response to questions from parties and observers.
Despite the ongoing epidemiological situation, Mustafin stated that it did not significantly affect voter turnout. This suggests that the Kazakh people are committed to exercising their democratic rights, even in challenging times.
In conclusion, the elections in Kazakhstan were conducted peacefully, with a focus on maintaining sanitary norms and ensuring transparency. The shift to a proportional system for maslikhats is expected to bring about a more representative and balanced composition of the local councils.
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