Yelnur Beissenbayev, a Majilis deputy and Head of the Amanat Party faction, outlined the key changes in the draft Constitution, Qazinform News Agency reports.
At the 7th session of the Constitutional Commission, the deputy of the Parliament's Majilis noted that each commission member conducted a meticulous study of the draft Constitution, analyzing each provision and evaluating its significance for Kazakhstan's future before offering conscious support. This consensus, he added, is driven by the public's demand for justice, order, and stability.
Clause 1 of Article 2 clearly stipulates that Kazakhstan remains a presidential republic, where the Head of State ensures the coordinated functioning of all branches of government. Clause 1 of Article 43 specifies that the President is elected for a single seven-year term. This specific provision serves as a safeguard against the monopolization of power. Clause 5 of the same article states: "The provisions of Paragraph 1 of this article shall not be subject to amendment." This effectively puts an end to any discourse regarding "perpetual rule," the deputy emphasized.
Beissenbayev highlighted that particular attention is also due to the changes concerning the ban on the President's close relatives holding political or leadership positions. This fundamental policy is reflected in Clause 3 of Article 45
Kazakhstan is establishing clear rules. We made this decision initially at the 2022 referendum, and we are reconfirming it in the draft of the new Constitution, the MP stated.
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