Kazakhstan is voting in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The pro-presidential Adilet party is predicted to win a majority in Sunday's election with other loyal parties also likely to enter parliament. Tokayev has been in office since 2019. He initiated a constitutional overhaul in March to merge two parliamentary chambers into one and expand presidential authority. The election comes amid economic challenges with inflation at 10.2% and recent tax hikes. Media crackdowns have intensified with criminal cases against independent journalists. Critics say the elections are heavily skewed in favor of Tokayev's party.