Counter Revolution in Krygyzstan Less Likely

While 65 deputies of the governing party were elected to the 75-seat parliament, the opposition has sent only six deputies to parliament. The dominance of the ruling party in parliament suggests that counter-revolution scenarios are less likely to occur.

Although it is said that the six deputies that entered parliament do not reflect the real power of the opposition, even though there is a huge difference between the ruling power and the opposition, a power shift as was the case in Ukraine and Georgia is virtually impossible. Notably, the governing power will have an atmosphere of freedom and renewal while they pass bills in parliament.

Kyrgyzstan President Askar Akayev considers the elections as a trial for the presidential elections to be held on October 30 and he could again be a candidate for the position or he could be made to hold a referendum in relation to it.

The future of President Akayev’s daughter, Bermet Akayeva, who was successful in the first round, was the topic most were concerned about. In the end, Akayeva managed to enter parliament following her brother, ahead of her rival by gaining 63 percent of the votes in the second round. Two female candidates have achieved a win in the election. None of the seven women in the former parliament were reinstated to their positions.