The Aq Jol (Kazakh: Ақ жол, romanized: Aq Jol, lit. 'Bright Path'), officially the "Aq Jol" Democratic Party of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: «Ақ жол» қазақстанның демократиялық партиясы, romanized: «Aq jol» qazaqstannyñ demokratialyq partiasy, Russian: Демократическая партия Казахстана «Ак жол», romanized: Demokraticheskaya partiya Kazakhstana «Ak zhol») is a liberal-conservativepolitical party in Kazakhstan. The Aq Jol is led by Azat Peruaşev, a deputy of the Mäjilis.
The Aq Jol party was formed in early 2002, after its faction became being split from the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan. From there, it was positioned as an opposition party though in a moderate tone. The party has experienced fragmentation over the years, leading to the formation of dissident factions. Despite its opposition stance, the Aq Jol had been repeatedly described as one of pro-government parties in Kazakhstan, with it joining the People's Coalition in support of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the 2022 election.[1]
The Aq Jol party advocates for political reform, economic liberalism, and secularism. It has participated in presidential and parliamentary elections, with varying levels of electoral success.
The Aq Jol was originally formed in January 2002, when a group of party moderates split from the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan (QDT) movement, founded in November 2001 by Kazakh officials opposing President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The new more moderate party ran on a pro-reform, pro-business platform, and in contrast to the QDT, its leaders refrained from openly confronting Nazarbayev. The Aq Jol party was founded by Oraz Jandosov, Bulat Äbılov and Alihan Baimenov. Former Information Minister Altynbek Särsenbaiūly later joined the party in 2003.[2]
Aq Jol nominated Dania Espaeva as its candidate for the 2019 presidential election. It was the first time ever a woman ran for President in the country.[3] Espaeva received 5.05 percent (465,714) of votes.[4] Her participation in the election received praise from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly election observation mission as a good start for a higher women's representation in politics.[5]
Aq Jol received 12% of the votes at the 2004 legislative elections. Alihan Baimenov refused to accept the only seat the party received at the 77 member Mäjılıs until October 2006 when he reversed his position and joined parliament as the only deputy of an opposition party.[7] The party advocated democratization of the political system, particularly elections of governors (akims) at all levels of the administrative system.
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In the spring of 2005, Särsenbaiūly, Äbılov and Jandosov split from the party to form a dissident faction named Nağyz Ak Jol (True Bright Path). At the last presidential elections on 4 December 2005 Aq Jol did not join the opposition political alliance For A Just Kazakhstan and instead nominated Alihan Baimenov, the chair, as the party candidate. Baimenov won 1.61% of the popular vote.[8] One of the party leaders who later joined the Nağyz Ak Jol party, Altynbek Särsenbaiūly, was killed near Almaty in February 2006 soon after the presidential elections. In the 18 August 2007 Mäjılıs elections, the party won 3.27% of the popular vote and no seats. All seats were won by the ruling Nur-Otan party. In the 2012 Mäjılıs election, the party won 8 seats and thus becoming one of three parties represented in the legislature. The party won 7 seats in the 2016 Mäjılıs elections.
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Not to be confused with Ak Jol The Aq Jol Kazakh Ak zhol romanized Aq Jol lit Bright Path officially the Aq Jol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan Kazakh Ak zhol kazakstannyn demokratiyalyk partiyasy romanized Aq jol qazaqstannyn demokratialyq partiasy Russian Demokraticheskaya partiya Kazahstana Ak zhol romanized Demokraticheskaya partiya Kazakhstana Ak zhol is a liberal conservative political party in Kazakhstan The Aq Jol is led by Azat Peruasev a deputy of the Majilis Aq Jol Ak zholChairmanAzat PeruasevFoundersOraz JandosovBulat AbilovAlikhan BaimenovFounded29 January 2002 21 years ago 2002 01 29 Registered3 April 2002Split fromDemocratic Choice of KazakhstanHeadquartersAstanaIdeologyLiberal conservatismEconomic liberalismSecularismPolitical positionCentre rightNational affiliationPeople s Coalition 2022 Majilis6 98Regionalcouncillors39 515MunicipalAssemblies223 3 229Websiteakzhol wbr kzPolitics of KazakhstanPolitical partiesElectionsThe Aq Jol party was formed in early 2002 after its faction became being split from the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan From there it was positioned as an opposition party though in a moderate tone The party has experienced fragmentation over the years leading to the formation of dissident factions Despite its opposition stance the Aq Jol had been repeatedly described as one of pro government parties in Kazakhstan with it joining the People s Coalition in support of President Kassym Jomart Tokayev in the 2022 election 1 The Aq Jol party advocates for political reform economic liberalism and secularism It has participated in presidential and parliamentary elections with varying levels of electoral success Contents 1 History 2 Electoral performance 3 Fragmentation 4 Electoral history 4 1 Presidential elections 4 2 Majilis elections 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe Aq Jol was originally formed in January 2002 when a group of party moderates split from the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan QDT movement founded in November 2001 by Kazakh officials opposing President Nursultan Nazarbayev The new more moderate party ran on a pro reform pro business platform and in contrast to the QDT its leaders refrained from openly confronting Nazarbayev The Aq Jol party was founded by Oraz Jandosov Bulat Abilov and Alihan Baimenov Former Information Minister Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly later joined the party in 2003 2 Aq Jol nominated Dania Espaeva as its candidate for the 2019 presidential election It was the first time ever a woman ran for President in the country 3 Espaeva received 5 05 percent 465 714 of votes 4 Her participation in the election received praise from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly election observation mission as a good start for a higher women s representation in politics 5 In October 2022 the QHP joined the People s Coalition in support of President Kassym Jomart Tokayev ceasing to be even nominally part of the opposition 6 Electoral performance editAq Jol received 12 of the votes at the 2004 legislative elections Alihan Baimenov refused to accept the only seat the party received at the 77 member Majilis until October 2006 when he reversed his position and joined parliament as the only deputy of an opposition party 7 The party advocated democratization of the political system particularly elections of governors akims at all levels of the administrative system Fragmentation editIn the spring of 2005 Sarsenbaiuly Abilov and Jandosov split from the party to form a dissident faction named Nagyz Ak Jol True Bright Path At the last presidential elections on 4 December 2005 Aq Jol did not join the opposition political alliance For A Just Kazakhstan and instead nominated Alihan Baimenov the chair as the party candidate Baimenov won 1 61 of the popular vote 8 One of the party leaders who later joined the Nagyz Ak Jol party Altynbek Sarsenbaiuly was killed near Almaty in February 2006 soon after the presidential elections In the 18 August 2007 Majilis elections the party won 3 27 of the popular vote and no seats All seats were won by the ruling Nur Otan party In the 2012 Majilis election the party won 8 seats and thus becoming one of three parties represented in the legislature The party won 7 seats in the 2016 Majilis elections Electoral history editPresidential elections edit Election Party candidate Votes Result2005 Alihan Baimenov 108 730 1 61 Lost nbsp N2019 Dania Espaeva 465 714 5 05 Lost nbsp NMajilis elections edit Election Party Leader Votes Seats Position Result2004 Alihan Baimenov 572 672 12 00 1 77 nbsp 1 nbsp 4th Opposition2007 183 346 3 10 0 98 nbsp 1 nbsp 3rd Extra parliamentary2012 Azat Peruasev 518 405 7 47 8 98 nbsp 8 nbsp 2nd Opposition2016 540 406 7 18 7 98 nbsp 1 nbsp 2nd Opposition2021 792 828 10 95 12 98 nbsp 5 nbsp 2nd Opposition2023 535 139 8 41 6 98 nbsp 6 nbsp 4th OppositionSee also editCategory Ak Zhol Democratic Party politiciansReferences edit Halyktyk koaliciya bul yntymaktastyktyn zharkyn үlgisi Turkystan in Kazakh 2022 10 07 Cengiz Surucu 4 Aralik 2005 Kazakistan Baskanlik Secimleri Uzerine Gozlemler OAKA vol 1 No 1 2006 pp 153 158 Kazakhstan could see first female presidential candidate as Ak Zhol party nominates Daniya Yespayeva astanatimes com 26 April 2019 Kassym Jomart Tokayev elected Kazakhstan s president with 70 96 percent of the vote astanatimes com 11 June 2019 OSCE expert hails practice of women s participation in Kazakhstan presidential election kazinform 10 June 2019 Halyktyk koaliciya bul yntymaktastyktyn zharkyn үlgisi Turkystan in Kazakh 2022 10 07 Joanna Lillis Kazakhstan Experiences Political Shift Eurasia Insight October 17 2006 http www eurasianet org departments insight articles eav101706 shtml Archived 2007 06 10 at the Wayback Machine Kazakhstan Elections 2005 http www kazelection2005 org Archived 2007 10 31 at the Wayback MachineExternal links editOfficial website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aq Jol amp oldid 1170979169, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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