It is worth reminding that in September 2025, Jalal-Abad was renamed to Manas, after which discussions arose about granting the city republican status, which could align it with Bishkek and Osh. These changes sparked rumors about a possible relocation of the capital to Manas.
Kamchybek Tashiev, commenting on the situation, noted that "time will tell." After his resignation from the position of chairman of the GKNB, discussions about the possibility of returning the city to its old name - Jalal-Abad - resumed on social media.
