Leader for nearly 30 years Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down in March and called for vote next year, but interim president now says it will be in two months.

The protests were organised by opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov

There is speculation that she may succeed her father as president

The surprise resignation of Kazakhstan’s president after three decades in power appeared to be the first step in a choreographed political transition that will see him retain considerable sway.

In shock announcement, Nazarbayev said remainder of his presidency will be served by chairman of the senate, loyalist Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.