Kazakhstan’s Polygamy Debate Divides Lawmakers Over ‘Toqal’ Legalization
A political debate has sparked in Kazakhstan after MP Abzal Kuspan proposed legalizing 'toqal', a system that effectively allows for polygamy. Senator Jeanna Asanova has weighed in on the controversial topic. MP Kuspan suggested legalizing 'toqal' to safeguard the rights of second wives and their children. However, Senator Asanova has expressed her disagreement. She believes Kuspan's proposal remains a personal opinion and does not align with the country's laws. Asanova supports the current secular marriage relations as defined by the Constitution. She has not specified any further action or counter-proposal to Kuspan's idea. The identity of the imam who previously commented on the 'Toqal' system and polygamy in Kazakhstan remains unknown, as search results did not provide the name. The proposal to legalize 'toqal' in Kazakhstan has sparked a political discussion. While MP Kuspan advocates for its legalization to protect second wives and their children, Senator Asanova disagrees, stating it does not align with the country's laws. The debate continues, with the identity of the previous imam commenter remaining unclear.
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