Former Prime Minister initiated a proposal to create a Special State Commission
Felix Kulov, the former prime minister, expressed the opinion that recent events in the country are influencing the disclosure of information that has long been considered secret. The politician shared his thoughts through social networks.
“In light of the recent personnel changes made by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, society has witnessed complex but strategically justified steps aimed at strengthening the state structure and protecting the Constitution,” he noted.
The release of Kamchybek Tashiev and other personnel reshuffles among ministers and employees of the State National Security Committee showed that for the president, the interests of the country are more important than personal connections.
The president showed generosity towards his former ally, stating that he would eventually appreciate the decisions made, which indicates his political maturity and responsibility.
However, one cannot ignore the alarming signals that have begun to come from citizens. After the detentions of security service employees, numerous statements emerged about possible abuses and illegal actions within the national security agencies, which people had previously been afraid to report.
In December of last year, at the Kurultai, the president openly criticized the work of the security services, pointing out the “excesses” and violations committed by “certain employees.” This statement from the highest platform clearly demonstrated the need for a systemic reassessment of what is happening.
Unfortunately, instead of a constructive approach, some forces attempted to politicize the situation, which was expressed, in particular, in an appeal from 75 public figures. This led to a potentially dangerous situation for the stability of the constitutional order and public safety.
In such conditions, the president's actions became not only justified but also necessary.
Now, what has long been hidden under the classification is beginning to emerge. Many conscientious workers in the system may not have even suspected the existence of certain negative practices within their agencies.
By the president's directive, work has begun to cleanse the system. Investigative bodies will conduct a legal assessment of the actions of specific individuals, which falls within their competence.
However, the legal assessment is only part of the process. The country also needs a political reassessment aimed not at repression but at restoring public trust in the authorities.
In this regard, it is wise to consider the possibility of creating a Special State Commission by presidential decree, which will analyze the causes and conditions that contributed to the violations, as well as develop recommendations for their prevention in the future.
It is important to note that this is not about a punitive body, but about a platform for systematic, open, and professional analysis. It would be advisable to include respected lawyers, scholars, civil activists, and human rights defenders known for their principled stance in the commission to ensure balance, transparency, and trust in the results of its work.
There is also a need to create a separate commission to develop proposals for further improving public administration at the new stage of the country's development.
The period when the state acted in "firefighter mode," addressing accumulated problems, has generally achieved its goal. Important results have been obtained in strengthening executive discipline and centralizing responsibility.
Now a new stage is beginning - institutional development. Strengthening the presidential vertical must be combined with reasonable delegation of powers and responsibilities within the management system. It is necessary to expand the real managerial and economic powers of local authorities, giving them the opportunity to independently address local issues in the interests of citizens.
The facts of mass appeals from citizens to the head of state on everyday and local issues speak not so much of trust as of the insufficient effectiveness of the middle management level.
The state system must function in such a way that problems are solved at the level where they arise.
The current decisions of the president are not a sign of weakness or crisis, but a step towards the healing of the system and a transition to a more mature management model. History shows that true strength of a leader lies not in maintaining the status quo, but in the ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner for the sake of the country's future.
Kyrgyzstan is entering an era of deep institutional transformation. The resilience of the state, public trust, and development prospects for decades to come depend on how consistently the initiated reforms will be implemented,” concluded Kulov.
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