Respublika (political party) explained

Country:Kyrgyzstan
Native Name:Республика
Respublika
Leader:Mirlan Jeenchoroyev
Foundation:2010
Ideology:Classical liberalism
Parliamentarism
Kyrgyz nationalism
Position:Centre to centre-right
National:Respublika–Ata Zhurt (2014–2019)[1]
Headquarters:Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Seats1 Title:Seats in the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan
Founder:Ömürbek Babanov

Respublika (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Республика|lit=Republic) is a political party in Kyrgyzstan. The party was formed in June 2010. Founded by Ömürbek Babanov, he served as its chairman until 2014, and during this time the party had a pro-Russia orientation. In 2014, the party merged with Ata-Zhurt to create Respublika–Ata Zhurt.[2] However, the two parties ended up splitting back in 2020.[3]

The party campaigned for the 2010 parliamentary elections on a platform stressing the ethnic diversity of Kyrgyzstan,[4] and is in favor of a parliamentary system of government, as well as reducing the number of MPs from 120 to 75.

Notes and References

  1. News: The Biggest Party in Kyrgyzstan Continues to Splinter Amid Infighting. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty . 29 May 2020 . Pannier . Bruce .
  2. Web site: Kyrgyzstan's Respublika and Ata-Jurt Parties Unite. www.cacianalyst.org. en. 2017-09-01.
  3. https://www.rferl.org/a/the-biggest-party-in-kyrgyzstan-continues-to-splinter-amid-infighting/30641640.html The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting
  4. News: African-Kyrgyz Kickboxer Making Run for Kyrgyzstan's Parliament . Eurasienet . 2010-09-28.