Japarov signs law on constitutional referendum
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Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed a constitutional law on July 15 paving the way for a referendum on amendments to the constitution. The Central Election Commission is to organize the vote within two months.
The Signed Law
President Sadyr Japarov on July 15 signed a constitutional law titled "On the Referendum in the Kyrgyz Republic," according to AKIpress. The law establishes the legal framework for holding a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments. It was passed by the Jogorku Kenesh parliament earlier this month.
Referendum Timeline
The Central Election Commission is required to set the referendum date within two months of the law's signing, meaning the vote could occur as early as September 2026. The amendments under consideration include changes to the structure of executive power and the role of the president. No official date has been announced yet.
What's Next
The Central Election Commission will announce the exact referendum date in the coming weeks. It remains unclear whether the proposed amendments will face any legal challenges or public opposition before the vote.
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Japarov signs law on constitutional referendum
