Responsibility for fair and clean elections lies not only with authorities, but also with each voter - Jeenbekov

Bishkek, Sept. 5, 2020 / Kabar /. “Not to sell a vote is a personal decision of each of us. Nobody can force a person to do it. Therefore, the responsibility for fair and clean elections lies not only with the state authorities, but also with each of us, each voter," President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov said on Saturday.

In his interview with the state radio the head of state noted that clean elections are one of the main conditions for the country's development and as a President, he is fulfilling and will continue to fulfill his duty to hold transparent elections.

President Jeenbekov said that the transparency and fairness of elections, apart from the President and the Central Election Commission, is also the responsibility of political parties, politicians, public activists, voters.

The head of state noted the necessary conditions for holding clean elections.

“If we realize this ourselves and demand from other citizens who are nearby, I am sure that the elections will be fair.

If everyone clearly fulfills their duties - I, as the Head of State, the Central Election Commission, parties and voters, along with their rights will remember about their duties - the elections will be fair. It depends on each of us. Therefore, we all need to be participants in the process, and not bystanders or critics. The elections are a great test for the country, for all of us. We need to pass this test with dignity,” he said once again calling compatriots to be responsible.