Democratic Party Adilet

Kazakhstan Plans Parliament Election to Extend Tokayev's Rule

Kazakhstan is holding a snap parliamentary election as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pushes through constitutional reforms that extend his rule and replace the bicameral system with a unicameral parliament, with his Adilet party and the former Amanat faction seeking dominance. Analysts say the vote signals consolidation of power rather than transformative political change, with elections shaping party competition under a tightened regulatory framework and a newly empowered presidency.