Kazakhstani citizens in the UK voting in referendum

Polling station No. 376 is located in the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UK. The flags of Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom are displayed, with a ballot box in the centre. Members of the election commission are ensuring full compliance with the voting regulations.

Many Kazakhstani citizens residing in the UK have pre-registered to vote, expressing their intent to participate in the referendum. Most of the voters are students, demonstrating high levels of engagement. The first voter to arrive was given a gift by the embassy.

“I’m a first-year student studying IT at Westminster University. Today, for the first time in my life, I’m voting, and I’m honoured to be the first one to do so in London,” said Alisher Karaman.

The voters include not only Kazakhstanis living in London, but also those temporarily residing in cities such as Reading, Manchester, Aberdeen, and Glasgow, as well as tourists currently visiting the country.

Typically, voter turnout increases closer to midday, as Kazakhstani citizens from across the UK arrive in London to cast their votes.

The embassy is working closely with local police to ensure the safety of all participants in the voting process.

The polling station, which opened at 7 am, will remain open until 8 am. Afterward, members of the election commission will begin counting the votes. The results of the referendum in London are expected to be announced within 1-2 hours after the station closes, with the preliminary results of the significant political event set to be made public the following day.

Today referendum on construction of nuclear power plant commences in Kazakhstan. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated at the II Republican Forum of Deputies of Maslikhats of all levels held on October 3 that the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant would be a turning point, irrespective of the voting results.