The decision regarding
the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan lies with the people.
Every important step for the life of the country must be made with the support
of the people. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized this during his state-of-the-nation
address, announcing October 6 as the date for the nationwide referendum.
According to experts, this initiative represents a real triumph of political
democracy and serves an example of building a sustainable nationwide dialogue,
laying a strong foundation for the successful development of the country's
socio-political culture.
«If we recall the previous referendum, for
example, about 68 percent of the population exercised this right. Voter turnout
has consistently been quite high for both elections and referendums. Overall, this
indicates that people are quite active and engaged in the electoral process.
This is a strategic issue that concerns each of us, as well as our future and
that of our generations. It is both an economic and environmental issue,» said Aidana
Akessina, spokesperson for the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies.
