Nearly 200 Zhetisu residents sing en route to polling station
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Nearly 200 residents of Zhetizhal village in Zhetisu region's Koksu district voted at polling station No. 264 in Kazakhstan's first Kurultai election. They arrived singing, creating a festive atmosphere. The election marks the first single-chamber parliament vote under constitutional reforms.
Key Facts
- Nearly 200 residents of Zhetizhal village voted at polling station No. 264 in the Kurultai election.
- The election is Kazakhstan's first Kurultai election and the first single-chamber parliament vote under constitutional reforms.
- 545 candidates from seven political parties were nominated for the election.
- 10,423 polling stations operated across Kazakhstan and at Kazakh missions abroad.
- As of 14:00, 6,696,002 citizens had voted nationwide.
Village Turnout
Nearly 200 residents of Zhetizhal village in Koksu district, Zhetisu region, arrived at polling station No. 264 singing and in high spirits. The residents organized themselves to participate in the Kurultai election simultaneously. They demonstrated unity and did not stay away from what they called an important event in the country's history. The villagers called on others to actively participate in the country's public and political life.
Election Context
Kazakhstan held its first Kurultai election on the same day. The election of a single-chamber parliament is considered a legal continuation of constitutional reforms in the country. Seven political parties nominated 545 candidates for the election. A total of 10,423 polling stations operated across the country and at Kazakh representations abroad. As of 14:00, 6,696,002 citizens had voted nationwide.
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Nearly 200 Zhetisu residents sing en route to polling station
