In Kazakhstan, Central Asia, a referendum has been held asking whether the constitutional amendment should be revised, including the removal of the privileges of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who led the country for nearly 30 years. I did.
With the former president, his clan and aides are said to have virtually monopolized wealth and power, which seems to be aimed at curbing public dissatisfaction.
In Kazakhstan, a referendum was held on the 5th asking whether or not to amend the constitution, and the provisional results up to the 7th are expected to be approved with 77% approval.
The amendments include strengthening parliamentary authority and deleting the special status of former President Nazarbayev, who led the country for nearly 30 years as the first president and resigned in 2019.
In a message to the public on the 6th, President Tokaev emphasized that the constitutional amendment will fundamentally change the foundation of the nation. It is necessary to review it. "
In January, a large-scale protest in Kazakhstan was triggered by a sharp rise in fuel prices, resulting in a large number of casualties.
At that time, the point of criticism was directed to Mr. Nazarbayev, who is said to have remained in control of politics even after he resigned, and his family and aides had virtually monopolized wealth and power. It seems that this constitutional amendment aims to curb public dissatisfaction.