President Zhaparov’s address on another anniversary of March People's Revolution

Bishkek, March 24, 2021 . / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov addressed Kyrgyzstanis on the occasion of another anniversary of the March People's Revolution, his press service reported on Wednesday. “The events of March 24, 2005 are remembered as one of the most important in the history of independent Kyrgyzstan. On that day, our citizens, dissatisfied with the authorities, arrived in Bishkek from all over the country and, together with the residents of the capital, demanded the annulment of the results of the parliamentary elections and the resignation of president,” the address says, The Kyrgyz leader added that the indignation of the Kyrgyz people on that day was due to a number of negative phenomena, in particular the establishment of unjust authority, lawlessness, and family rule that put personal interests above state interests. Zhaparov noted the Kyrgyz people have always been strong-willed, courageous, and intolerant of injustice. “Despite the political upheavals and the coronavirus pandemic, as well as heavy losses and economic hardships, our people have maintained their commitment to political freedom and democracy,” he said. The president stressed common goal of all Kyrgyzstanis is to turn ten country into a developed country. “As long as stability prevails in our country and laws are respected, Kyrgyzstan will inevitably take the path to development. May our citizens work hard for this and stay the course we have chosen. May there always be unity, solidarity and peace in our land!,” President Sadyr Zhaparov concluded his address. The Tulip Revolution or First Kyrgyz Revolution led to President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akayev's fall from power. The revolution began after parliamentary elections on Feb. 27 and March 13, 2005. The revolutionaries alleged corruption and authoritarianism by Akayev, his family and supporters. Akayev fled to Kazakhstan and then to Russia. On Apr. 4, 2005, at the Kyrgyz Embassy in Moscow, Akayev signed his resignation statement in the presence of a Kyrgyz parliamentary delegation. The resignation was ratified by the Kyrgyz interim parliament on Apr. 11, 2005.