Election 2020: Kyrgyzstan to ban mass gathering during pre-election campaigning

Bishkek, Aug. 19, 2020. /Kabar/. During the pre-election campaigning, there will be a ban on mass gathering of people, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kubatbek Boronov said during a news briefing.

According to him, requirements for holding congresses, kurultais (in Kyrgyzstan, it is a representative form of citizen participation in discussions and decision-making on issues of state and public importance) and other events are being developed.

"Compliance with these requirements will be under strict control," the prime minister noted.

In particular, meetings with people's participation will be limited to the number which is allowed today. It is also planned to limit the duration of such meetings, as being indoors for more than 2-3 hours increases the risk of coronavirus infection’s contamination.

Besides, Boronov said the Kyrgyz Government will ensure fair and transparent elections to the Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyz Parliament).

Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election will take place Oct. 4.