A distinctive feature
of the electoral campaign for the elections to the Kurultai has been open discussions
between Kazakhstan’s political parties. Political analysts note that
participation in the televised debate allows political associations to present
their platforms, discuss key issues, and publicly defend their positions before
citizens. According to experts, this format helps foster a democratic political
culture while strengthening dialogue between political forces and society.
International studies also show that open discussions can increase voters’
trust in political parties. Therefore, political analysts say, the Kurultai
elections have become one of the main issues on the public agenda.
«We can see that parliamentary debates between parties
during the election campaign have reached a new level. Previously, there was
just one round of debates held literally on the eve of the elections. This
year, however, we are seeing a real breakthrough, with several rounds of
debates taking place and all national TV channels involved. Each channel offers
its own format. The parties are trying not only to attract voters with their
arguments, but also to criticize their opponents to some extent, which is normal
and reflects a growing political culture,» noted Zhanar Tulindinova, Head of the Media Projects
Department, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
It is worth noting that tomorrow, August 12, Jibek
Joly TV channel, part of the TV and Radio Complex of the President of
Kazakhstan, will broadcast the national televised debate between political
parties live. The main topic will be the rule of law as the foundation of a
just society. Each party will be represented by two speakers. They will present
their approaches to implementing the constitutional principle of Law and Order
and answer questions from their opponents.
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