In his address, the president pointed out the existing disagreements in society and among experts regarding the interpretation of these norms. In particular, it is mentioned that the provisions of the Law "On the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was adopted in a referendum on April 11, 2021, may cause conflicts and ambiguity in understanding the terms of the powers of the president elected under the Constitution that was in effect from June 27, 2010.
The author of the request emphasized that the existence of various legal positions creates constitutional and legal uncertainty, which may negatively impact the stability of government institutions. He noted that such uncertainty affects the foundations of the constitutional order, the principles of popular sovereignty, the rule of law, and the legal guarantees for conducting elections, as well as the rights of voters.
According to the president, the preservation of such contradictions in the context of current public sentiments regarding power and elections may lead to political conflicts, reduce trust in government institutions, and call into question the legitimacy of their decisions. The issue of potential disputes regarding the actions of the bodies responsible for organizing elections and referendums is also raised.
In light of the above, the president requests the Constitutional Court to provide an official interpretation of Articles 67, the second paragraph of Part 2 of Article 68, and Part 1 of Article 72 of the Constitution (as amended on May 5, 2021), considering them in the context of the norms of the 2010 Constitution and the provisions of the Law "On the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic." Additionally, the request includes a question regarding the procedure and timelines for conducting both regular and early presidential elections.
