More than 200 public associations in Kazakhstan and international observers will monitor the referendum on the nuclear power plant
Some 230 public associations of Kazakhstan will participate as observers in the national referendum on the construction of the nuclear power plant, scheduled for Oct. 6. International observers will also monitor the transparency of the voting, said Central Election Commission Chairman Nurlan Abdirov.
As reported by the Khabar TV channel, Abdirov discussed the updates in the referendum legislation and the specifics of the current campaign. He also emphasized the importance of training for all commission members.
“We have more than 10,000 commissions and more than 70,000 polling stations where our citizens will come to vote. Also, we have at least 70,000 members of precinct commissions,” he said.(Source:astanatimes)
At a meeting in Aktau, experts from the Kazakhstan Institute of Public Development revealed survey results regarding the construction of the nuclear power plant. The findings indicated that 64% of respondents are willing to take part in the national referendum. The study included 8,000 participants from across the country.
