There is no unified urban planning policy in the (capital) city (Nur-Sultan). This leads to chaotic, messy development in a number of areas. - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

As president, I am obliged to protect the safety and well-being of our citizens, to ensure the unity of Kazakhstan.

I intend to act as tough as possible ... Together we will overcome this black period in the history of Kazakhstan.

Spontaneous rallies were used as a pretext for provoking civil unrest. Religious radicals, criminals, outright thugs, looters and petty hooligans filled the streets as if on cue. Socio-economic and socio-political demands were put on the back burner, they were forgotten. Next followed the hot phase, and armed fighters, who were biding their time, took over. The main goal of these events became clear – to undermine the constitutional system, destroy governance institutions and seize power. It is obvious now that these armed activities were coordinated from a single centre, and the carefully planned operation entered its decisive phase.