The significant increase in the number of voters compared to previous elections is noted by political scientist and public figure Zainidin Kurmanov in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to his observations, by midday at the polling station where he voted, queues had formed.
“Queues are a positive signal. This indicates that the population supports the government's initiatives for electoral reform and anti-corruption policies aimed at preventing vote buying. It is important not to lose public trust. Despite warnings, cases of vote buying continue to be recorded, and criminal cases are being initiated. I believe that it is necessary to tighten the penalties for violations of electoral legislation. Before the next elections, laws should be revised so that even the thought of violations does not arise. Fines and warnings are not enough — punishments must be stricter,” he emphasized. Kurmanov also noted that there are no mass ballot stuffing incidents in the current elections, and there is no place for corrupt schemes at polling stations now. This has been achieved thanks to the implementation of an automated system.
“Citizens need to finally abandon the practice of selling votes and get used to participating in elections strictly within the framework of the law. Only by adhering to the legislation can we improve the work of the Jogorku Kenesh,” concluded Kurmanov.
