15 October in Kyrgyzstan held presidential elections. For the post of the head of state claimed 11 people. Noteworthy is the fact that for the first time elections are conducted in the absence of a single, pronounced, leader ratings of the main candidates is very close, and the outcome is unpredictable, which is quite unusual for Central Asian countries, reports the BBC.
The main contenders are considered to be Omurbek Babanov and Sooronbai Jeenbekov, both at the time were in the position of Prime Minister. 58-year-old Jeenbekov has the support of current President Atambayev. His main rival, 47-year-old wealthy businessman Babanov.
Note that the election campaign was marred by scandalassociated with allegations of interference in the election process in neighboring Kazakhstan.
The current President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev said that Babanov, a businessman, earned in Kazakhstan, its state, has the support of the Kazakh authorities. However, Babanov denied it.
The President of Kyrgyzstan is elected for 6 years and cannot run for a second term. If in the first round none of the candidates receive 50% of the votes, the country will hold a second round of elections.
