Prosecutor General's Office reports calm voting in Kurultai election
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Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General's Office reported on August 23 that voting in the Kurultai deputy election proceeded calmly, with no violations by election commissions. Seven citizens in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Uralsk, and Kostanay were fined for illegally sharing photos of completed ballots.
Key Facts
- No complaints related to the election were filed in courts or considered by prosecutor's offices.
- Seven citizens were fined in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Uralsk, and Kostanay for distributing photos of completed ballots, which constitutes illegal campaigning.
- The violators admitted guilt and deleted their internet posts.
- No other instances of administrative liability were recorded.
Election Conduct
The Prosecutor General's Office reported that voting in the Kurultai deputy election proceeded calmly, with no violations by election commissions. Official representative Yerlan Zhanpeisov made the announcement at a Central Communications Service briefing. No complaints related to the election were filed in courts or considered by prosecutor's offices.
Administrative Penalties
Seven citizens were fined in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Uralsk, and Kostanay for distributing photos of completed ballots, which constitutes illegal campaigning. The violators admitted guilt and deleted their internet posts. No other instances of administrative liability were recorded.
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Prosecutor General's Office reports calm voting in Kurultai election
