Edil Baisalov on the reasons for the political split in the country
Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, expressed his views on the current political situation in Kyrgyzstan. He made his statement through social media.
"It is important to openly and honestly express one's position in light of recent events," he noted.
Over the past five years, it has been evident that the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, along with Kamchybek Tashiev, were building a system of state governance. All significant decisions were made only after joint consultations and discussions. This model of mutual responsibility, surprisingly, has proven to be quite stable throughout this time, which has astonished both local and foreign observers.
The existing governance model could continue to serve the state well if it were not for the interference of some irresponsible individuals. These "political bankrupts," hiding behind the name of a general, began to manipulate public opinion, promoting ideas about alleged personal ambitions and a change of power. They created an atmosphere of uncertainty and hidden conflict, which, in turn, undermined long-term stability and provoked rumors of a non-existent dual power.
It is precisely the provocateurs and their ambitions that have caused the split between Japarov and Tashiev, threatening the stability of society and the state.
This split is unacceptable. Power must be clear, constitutionally defined, and concentrated in one center of responsibility.
Sadyr Japarov took an oath to the people and the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his primary duty is to ensure the unity of the state, maintain stability, and protect the supremacy of the Constitution from any attempts at usurpation of power.
We must not repeat the mistakes of the past, when important state issues were reduced to discussions of personal relationships and emotions. The president must serve only the people and the Constitution, and no personal connections or past merits can prevail over his oath.
As a mature political society, we must avoid reducing discussions of crucial state issues to the personal relationships of individuals.
Furthermore, it must be acknowledged that in recent years there has been a disbalance in the system of state governance. Due to the excessive concentration of functions in security agencies, some of their representatives have begun to act beyond their authority, creating an atmosphere of fear and persecution. This has drawn justified criticism from civil society, entrepreneurs, and youth.
In our history, there have been moments when legality was substituted for political expediency. Violating the principle of the rule of law undermines the foundations of a constitutional state.
Exceeding authority, even if justified by good intentions, contradicts the spirit of our Constitution. Kyrgyzstan must remain a rule-of-law state and carefully protect the legal rights of every citizen. The period when certain agencies had powers not inherent to them must remain in the past. We must strive for a mature rule-of-law state where each authority acts within its clearly defined functions.
I express regret that this stage of our political history has ended so unexpectedly. However, on the other hand, the period of uncertainty must come to an end. We must pay tribute to General Tashiev for his call for peace and stability and his refusal to engage in any illegal actions.
Currently, Kyrgyzstan faces important tasks, including hosting major international events and celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence. We must ensure these occur in a calm and stable environment. Presidential elections are scheduled for January next year.
I assure you that this year our multinational people, every family, and every citizen will feel a significant improvement in the level and quality of life. The people's government is actively working to fulfill this task set by the head of state.
Today, we need to unite around the democratically elected president Sadyr Japarov and support the course towards strengthening legality, constitutional order, and stability, continuing the work begun for the future of Kyrgyzstan," Baisalov concluded.
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