"Today we have witnessed a truly historic event for our country. The citizens of Kazakhstan took part in the referendum and supported the constitutional reform. They voted for the future of our Motherland. The results of exit polls have just been released, according to which it is safe to say that Kazakhstan has made its historical choice in favor of a new constitution," the Kazakh leader said, speaking at the Kazmedia Center studio. "From now on, we will annually celebrate Constitution Day as one of the main holidays on March 15."
"Our compatriots voted for the renewal and modernization of the country. This is our common achievement. I sincerely congratulate all of you on this significant event," the President said.
"Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the national referendum was held at the highest level, openly and fairly. Both domestic and foreign observers note that all the requirements of the law and democratic norms were strictly observed," the press service of the head of state reported. The President also clarified that the final results of the citizens' will will be announced by the Central Commission of the Referendum in an official manner.
The majority of citizens of the republic who voted in the March 15 referendum on the new constitution of Kazakhstan supported the adoption of the new basic law of the country, according to exit polls from three organizations. According to their information, the level of support ranged from 86.7% to 88.6%.
A referendum on the new constitution was held in Kazakhstan on March 15. The main changes in the new basic law compared to the current one is the establishment of the post of vice-president, the transition from a bicameral parliament to a unicameral one, the creation of a supreme advisory body with the right to legislative initiative - the People's Council, and the consolidation of the priority of national law over international law. tass.ru.
