Roster of Upcoming Majlis Representatives from Nur Otan Party Revealed Publicly
In a significant move towards youth representation, the Nur Otan party, a major political force in Kazakhstan, has announced a list of 76 candidates for the Mazhilis of the VII convocation. The renewed faction, which makes up 70% of the previous composition, has an average age of 49 years, four years younger than its predecessor.
The youth representation in the Nur Otan faction is noteworthy, with many deputies under the age of 35. However, specific details about the 40 Nur Otan candidates under the age of 35 in the Mazhilis of Parliament are not widely available. To obtain this information, it's advisable to consult official sources or news outlets that cover political developments in Kazakhstan.
The party's statement highlights the successful implementation of the Leader's directive to increase the representation of youth in the Mazhilis of Parliament. The new composition of the Nur Otan faction consists of 40% women, reflecting a gender balance in the party's leadership.
The majority of the deputies in the Nur Otan faction are representatives from various sectors, including education, healthcare, NGOs, media, expert communities, industry, agriculture, and others. Among the candidates, only seven are former state officials, which is less than 10% of the faction's composition.
The final party list consists of 36 candidates who are primary election winners and 40 selected through the political council bureau quota. Notable candidates include Darhan Kamzabekuly, Dariga Nazarbayeva, Salemzhhan Nakpayev, Nurlan Nigmatulin, Aigul Nurkina, Kanat Nurov, Guldara Nurova, Zhamilia Nurmanbekova, Janat Omarbekova, Bekir Ospanov, Larisa Pavlovets, Igor Panchenko, Arthur Platonov, Nazilya Razzak, Lazzat Ramazanova, Albert Rau, Amerhan Rakhmanov, Yerlan Sairov, Alia Saparova, and many others.
The elections held on January 10, 2021, saw "Ak Jol" win 12 mandates and the People's Party of Kazakhstan (NPPK) win 10 mandates. The list of candidates was approved by the political council of the Nur Otan party on January 12, 2023. The party's continued focus on youth representation and gender balance is a positive step towards a more inclusive political landscape in Kazakhstan.
The party's focus on youth representation is evident as the new Nur Otan faction for the Mazhilis of Parliament includes 40% of deputies under the age of 35, as stated in the policy-and-legislation regarding the increase of youth in parliament. This development in politics, aiming for a more inclusive political landscape, is part of the general-news in Kazakhstan.
