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Khasar Elected first President of the Republic

August 5702

Baatrynsentii - In a landslide victory, former General and interim Prime Minister Bor Khasar has been elected the first President of the new republic. Khasar ran on the ticket of the resurrected People's Action Party, adopting a statist and left-leaning platform. The current Prime Minister won nearly 78% of the vote in the first round, resulting in a direct election and thus not needing a second round. His party, the PAP, won 200 of the 364 seats in the Supreme Congress, securing an absolute majority. 

The election was observed by Egelian observers and a mix of different organizations from Dovani. While some irregularities were reported, largely because of poor organization and a lack of local government workers, the election has largely been deemed free and fair with nearly 70% of the population casting their vote. Khasar did well across the board, with Ostlanders and Vanukeans also supporting his candidacy. 

The new President will face major challenges. As Prime Minister he had already overseen the creation of new provincial governments and the establishment of several state agencies deemed vital for operating the country. As President, Khasar will have to appoint nearly all officials of the state, including the Governor of the Reserve Bank, the governor's of all 31 provinces, military leaders, the cabinet and judges on both lower courts and the High Court. His appointees are likely to become the foundation of the new state. Additionally,a wide variety of state offices and agencies have yet to be established or are only operating with limited resources.

 
With the newly declared Goaist Republic of Central Dovani operating near the Ostland border, President Khasar will also be tasked with maintaining the security of the state. All militia's have been disarmed in recent months by Egelian forces, with the National Police now the only New Verham controlled force in the country. While preparations are underway for the formation of a new military, this will likely still be years away, forcing New Verham to look to Egelion for its security. 

But with a succesfull election and a now functioning state, New Verham is finally looking towards a future where peace and autonomy are at the forefront, no longer facing a government out to get them.

The results for the Supreme Congress, resulting in a PAP majority

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