Kazakhstan protests, Experts talk about the shock of the regime, opportunities for change and the formation of the new government
Kazakhstan declares a state of emergency as a protest surge across country
In an effort to curb the crisis in his country, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced a new government lineup, revealing at the same time wide-ranging reforms that would narrow the social and economic gap between the country's population, according to his assessment.
Under the new cabinet, the former Prime Minister Askar Mamin was replaced by the former First Deputy Prime Minister Alikhan Ismailov, and the former head of the National Security Committee Karim Masimov was replaced by the former head of the State Security Service, Ermek Sagimbayev.
Although Tokayev specifically blamed the previous government and blamed it for the outbreak of protests in the country, he actually replaced only 7 ministers out of 21.
The new government formation clearly showed that many supporters of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev lost their positions in the government.
No turning back
Whatever the case, Kazakhstan has become on a new political and social path, and the coming months will reveal whether the new government will rebuild the state system in a way that avoids the return of the unprecedented riots, which entered its flames at the beginning of the current world.
The question also remains whether this government is preparing to deal an additional "blow" to the old elites led by former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, given the estimates of some observers that Tokayev formed a government team of ministers loyal to him personally.
The Kazakh crisis revealed the existence of a large gap between the institutions of governance and the population, and a state of poverty that is difficult to explain when taking into account the enormous wealth that the country enjoys.
Heavy legacy
The researcher in the affairs of the former Soviet republics, Stanislav Prichin, believes that the first and urgent step that the government must take is to interact with the problems of society that need a quick solution, to distribute income more equitably, and to create suitable working conditions, especially for residents of the southern regions with unemployment rates. highest in the country.
He adds that President Tokayev still has the task of finding the most qualified cadres, because former President Nazarbayev enjoyed absolute power through his loyalists, even after his fictitious relinquishment of power, as a large part of them are still in the first ranks of sensitive positions and jobs within the state.
The dilemma of cadres and shock absorption
Prichin demonstrates the problem of personnel shortages, with Defense Minister Murat Bektanov and Interior Minister Yerlan Turgombayev retaining their posts, even though the security forces were "asleep".
As for the researcher at the "Valdai Club" Stanislav Tkachenko, he believes that the changes in leadership in Kazakhstan will continue, because, in his opinion, the analysis of the crisis that erupted in the republic has not yet been completed.
He added that Tokayev, who now holds all the reins of government in Kazakhstan, will work on two fronts to absorb popular anger, at the same time remove those who can be removed from the old guard, "Nzarbayev's supporters", and "gradually" exert pressure on political opponents to consolidate his rule.
On the subject of the new government formation, he indicated that the replacement of Energy Minister Magzom Mirzagaliyev by Polat Aksholakov was a symbolic measure in many ways, because the influence of foreign companies, especially British and American, is strong in the country’s energy sector, and therefore the continuation of the turmoil in the country could affect the market energy in the country, thus reducing the influence of foreign "players".
He concludes that the reform package announced by the president does not mean real changes in the country, as there are no signs of a serious strategy in it, and it is - in his opinion - social populism without measures that can solve the country's problems.
Powers of the Prime Minister
For his part, the Kazakh political analyst, Geziz Abishev, believes that President Tokayev granted the new Prime Minister Alikhan Ismailov the freedom to manage the economy without regard to the "oligarchy."
According to the expert, the ball is in the new Prime Minister's court; If he will take decisive steps to prove to society and to the president that he is worthy of being prime minister, and if Ismailov fails to achieve tangible results by the fall, a new person will be searched to succeed him.
In any case, Abishev believes that the Kazakh president succeeded in sending a signal that the protesters' opinion was heard and taken into account.
He believes that Nursultan Nazarbayev's "disappearance" from the political scene is also a strong signal to the population, but this does not mean - in his opinion - that the majority will be convinced that the ex-president's exit from the system automatically means the end of the crisis.
As for the subsequent government measures, in his opinion, will not immediately improve the lives of ordinary people, but rather will take time, due to the “cosmetic” nature of the current changes in the government, with senior officials retaining their positions, such as the ministers of foreign affairs, defense and interior.
He describes the actions taken by the president as the "extreme leftist agenda", for not taking into account the unresolved internal elite contradictions, which still exist in Kazakhstan, and pose significant risks to the political stability of the Tokayev administration, according to him.
The Supreme Court took stern notice of the non-introduction of Urdu as the official language
The rest of the provinces are protecting their languages, so why is Punjab lagging behind. Remarks of the Supreme Court were sought from the Ministry of Education
Supreme Court issues stern notice for not using Urdu as official language.
The Supreme Court has taken stern notice of the non-use of Urdu as the official language and has demanded an answer from the concerned authorities including the Ministry of Education . According to details, a contempt of court case was heard in the Supreme Court for not using Urdu as the official language. A two-member bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial heard the case .
A two-member bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial heard the case . The High Court has also sought reply from the Punjab government on non-teaching of Punjabi literature in educational institutions of Punjab province . Amrata Justice Bandial said in his remarks to the Supreme Court of Urdu as the official language of immediate action in order to establish import should be, education is a thing apart from training.
Citizens also have a responsibility to keep their language alive. Urdu should be made a global language. Urdu language is not being promoted in educational institutions. Justice Umar Ata Bandial said that Urdu language is not getting any promotion in educational institutions. Justice Umar Ata Bandial said that while the other three provinces are protecting their languages, why Punjab is still lagging behind. We will take the issue of introduction of Urdu language seriously.
Which the Supreme Court had not established to the Urdu language education have sought to answer, while Punjab is not taught Punjabi literature in Punjab 's case while seeking answers from the hearing was adjourned for an indefinite period.
On the Nagaland murder case, the army chief said - appropriate action will be taken based on the results of the investigation
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that appropriate action will be taken based on the results of the investigation in the Nagaland murder case.
Army Chief MM Naravane termed the incident in Mon district of Nagaland as regrettable.
New Delhi: Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that appropriate action will be taken based on the results of the investigation in the Nagaland murder case. General Naravane said in the annual press conference that appropriate and corrective action would be taken based on the results of the investigation. He described the incident in Mon district of Nagaland as regrettable and unfortunate. Significantly, in an anti-terrorist operation by security forces in Nagaland, 14 locals were killed due to 'misidentification'. A security force jawan was also killed in the subsequent clash. The incident took place in Oting village of Mon district of Nagaland bordering Myanmar.
On the Eastern Ladakh border dispute, General Naravane said that the troops have partially retreated but the threat has not diminished in any way. We have maintained the highest level of our operational preparedness even as we negotiate with the PLA of China, and we will continue to deal with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China in a firm and strong manner. Necessary security measures have been taken to meet any emergent situation. He said that the work of upgradation and development of infrastructure along the northern borders is being done in a holistic and comprehensive manner. Major efforts are being made to see that What are all dual-use infrastructure and what can they be used for
Significantly, there was a massive protest against the Nagaland incident. Hundreds of Nagas marched on a two-day march from Dimapur to state capital Kohima, 70 km from Dimapur, on Tuesday, demanding the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland and justice for the 14 civilians killed in firing by security forces in Mon district. had participated in. People who took part in the foot march had placards and banners in their hands, demanding the repeal of the AFSPA Act. Along with this, people also raised slogans for justice in the case of death of 14 civilians. The two-day walkathon was led by various Naga civil society organizations after a massive campaign on social media over the past few weeks. (also input from language)