Extraordinary elections of deputies to the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan are scheduled for March 19, 2023. The corresponding decree was signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, according to the official website of Akorda.
By his decree dated January 19, 2023, the head of Kazakhstan dissolved the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan of the seventh convocation.
By the same document, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed extraordinary elections of deputies to the Mazhilis for March 19, 2023.
In addition, Tokayev signed a decree on the early termination of the powers of maslikhats at all levels.
The President of Kazakhstan also made a statement about the upcoming snap elections. He stated that the elections of deputies of maslikhats of all levels would be appointed by the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan.
"The holding of early elections to the Mazhilis and maslikhats is dictated by the logic of the constitutional reform, supported by citizens at a national referendum. As a result, our country has switched to new, more fair and competitive rules for the formation of a representative branch of power," Tokayev said.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
January 19, 2023