Bakiyev: Revolution ‘Made in Kyrgyzstan’

Bakiyev also pointed out that they did not go to the Ukraine and Georgia to adapt their methods in a statement to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, and highlighted that they themselves prepared for the revolution. The new leader disclosed that they are preparing for the presidential elections in October and expressed that he had not presumed before the revolution that it would occur that easy or that fast. Bakiyev responded to the questions of Kyrgyz viewers on television and said upon the question of "Can you assure security of the overthrown leader Askar Akayev if he returns to this country?" No, I do not recommend Mr. Akayev return to Kyrgyzstan now. Seeing him in the country would irritate many." Bakiyev remarked that those who are not content with the election results of February 27th and March 13th could also consult with the Supreme Court and the Central Election Board. Opposition leader and new chief of the security forces Felix Kulov left his post announcing that the state of emergency in the country had ended. Upon a question put forward by Cihan News Agency, Kulov said on Wednesday (March 30) that security would be provided for Akayev if he returns. Akayev had disclosed that he would return to Kyrgyzstan if his security could be guaranteed and that he would consider resigning.