Top pro-government Kazakh party official says country's leader could become president-for-life

Nur Otan deputy chairman Darkhan Kaletayev said popular support for Nazarbayev's leadership could necessitate a change to the constitution, leading the way to his indefinite rule. ``(We) should identify all aspects and options regarding the status of head of state,'' Kaletayev said.

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Published in	The Canadian Press
Main Author	Leonard, Peter
Format	Newsletter
Language	English
Published	Toronto Canadian Press Enterprises Inc 14.09.2009
Subjects	Constitutional amendments
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Summary:	Nur Otan deputy chairman Darkhan Kaletayev said popular support for Nazarbayev's leadership could necessitate a change to the constitution, leading the way to his indefinite rule. ``(We) should identify all aspects and options regarding the status of head of state,'' Kaletayev said.