Russian Election Commission Says 70.81% in Favor of Amendments at 10% Ballots Counted
The Russian Election Commission says that at 10 percent of ballots counted, 70.81 percent voted in favor of amending Russia's constitution while 28.17 percent voted against
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 01st July, 2020) The Russian Election Commission says that at 10 percent of ballots counted, 70.81 percent voted in favor of amending Russia's constitution while 28.17 percent voted against.
The vote seeks to introduce amendments to Russia's 1993 constitution, which will include protecting the institution of marriage as the union of a man and a woman, setting children as a priority of Russia's domestic policy and an obligation to support and protect culture as the unique heritage of Russia's multi-ethnic nation. Other amendments will confirm that Russia safeguards historical truth and honors the efforts of the defenders of the motherland.
The amendments envision a limit of two consecutive six-year terms for the President of the Russian Federation. The provision applies to the president at the time the legal changes enter into force, not taking into account the number of terms previously served in this position, thus paving the way for President Putin to run again after his current term ends in 2024.
The proposed changes also aim to protect Russia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, prohibiting any attempts or calls to alienate part of its territory.