Voting runs in a calm atmosphere - CEC Secretary
09:59, 15 January 2012
ASTANA. January 15. KAZINFORM /Askar Bimendin/ Voting runs in a calm atmosphere, Secretary of Kazakh Central Election Commission Bakhyt Meldeshov told a briefing devoted to the early elections to Majilis (Lower House of Kazakh Parliament) and elections to maslikhats.
Meldeshov informed that polling stations opened at 6:00 am Astana time across the country, voting on which started at 7:00 am.
"Voting will continue until 20:00 pm. In the four regions of the country voting will end at 21:00 pm Astana time. 9764 polling stations operate across the country. Currently, voting runs in a calm atmosphere," the Secretary said.
In addition, he reported that the press center of the Central Election Commission, every two hours starting from 10:00 am, will hold briefings on voter turnout. Briefings with representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held as well.