'Several new concepts are being introduced in the framework of constitutional changes. We return to the majority system, where people are elected by one mandate. There is also such a concept as a mandatory mandate - that is, issued with a certain condition. For example, with the obligation to carry out its electoral program. If a candidate promises too much, but after a year does not keep promises, citizens can initiate the revocation of his mandate. In fact, people are fired from the Majilis by the electors themselves', chief analyst of the Institute of Eurasian Integration Assol Mirmanova stressed speaking on the upcoming election process.
The expert believes that in the current political season, it is appropriate to talk about the strengthening of local self-government, as citizens will choose deputies maslikhat and will demand from them electoral promises. This will create momentum for political processes in the country.
'We cannot say that everything will change, but we can explain with examples. Let’s say, if there is a precedent or the recall of the deputy’s mandate, it will interest our people because people like it. In practice, the worldview will change gradually', Mirmanova notes. According to her, the current conditions also allow speaking about the democratization of socio-political processes. At the same time, there is a high probability that populists will come to Parliament and maslikhats.
'It is very difficult to predict the situation given the constantly changing external and internal circumstances. But it can be said that Kazakhstanis, on average, are in a state of political infantilism. It’s like teenage maximalism where you expect everything at once, but you’re not ready to take responsibility. We have to talk about transition. If not in this election season, then next time people will be more balanced in evaluating candidates' programs. In the next six to seven years, the situation will be very different from the present. People will think about reputational capital. The deputies will be prepared in advance', said the chief analyst of the Institute of Eurasian Integration notes.
Deputy of the Majilis of the VII convocation Yulia Kuchinskaya noted that in the regions people have high expectations from elections and that life will change dramatically. She believes that much will depend on which specialists will come to the Majilis.
If they are people who shout loudly about problems but do not offer solutions, it will be very difficult. As the practice of our work has shown, those who shout for interests no longer sit on any working group, and no one changes any legislation. In the fact that bloggers pass, I do not see tragedy. Because they can raise problems that someone will not raise', Kuchinskaya noted.
Sociologist Kamila Kovyazina believes that Kazakhstanis should be able to choose representatives in whom they believe and who can protect their interests - even if they are not professionals.
'This is the period when we need to learn to choose and learn to participate in the political race. Candidates for deputy should also know what is a political struggle, how to write a program, campaign and that subscribers in social networks are not necessarily those who will vote for you', Kamila Kovyazina emphasized.
According to her, even if bloggers come to the Majilis, it is important how they will participate in working groups and make their proposals for amendments to laws.
Credits: Svetlana Shesternyova, Almaty
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