Kazakhstan approves new constitution: 87.15% vote in favour, election commission says

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Kazakhstan approves new constitution: 87.15% vote in favour, election commission says

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Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution after 87.15% of voters approved it in a referendum, according to the Central Election Commission. The referendum marks a significant political transition for the Central Asian nation. The new constitution is seen as part of President Tokayev's reform agenda following political unrest.

ALMATY, March 16 - Kazakhstan voted 87.15% in favour of adopting a new constitution, the Central Election Commission said on Monday.

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