Respublika (political party)

Respublika (Kyrgyz: Республика, lit. 'Republic') is a political party in Kyrgyzstan. The party was formed in June 2010. Founded by Ömürbek Babanov, he served as its chairman until 2014, and during this time the party had a pro-Russia orientation. In 2014, the party merged with Ata-Zhurt to create Respublika–Ata Zhurt.[2] However, the two parties ended up splitting back in 2020.[3]

Respublika
Республика
LeaderMirlan Jeenchoroyev
FounderÖmürbek Babanov
Founded2010
HeadquartersBishkek, Kyrgyzstan
IdeologyClassical liberalism
Parliamentarism
Kyrgyz nationalism
Political positionCentre to centre-right
National affiliationRespublika–Ata Zhurt (2014–2019)[1]
Seats in the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan
0 / 120
Website
respublika.kg

The party campaigned for the 2010 parliamentary elections on a platform stressing the ethnic diversity of Kyrgyzstan,[4] and is in favor of a parliamentary system of government, as well as reducing the number of MPs from 120 to 75.

References
  1. Pannier, Bruce (29 May 2020). "The Biggest Party in Kyrgyzstan Continues to Splinter Amid Infighting". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
  2. "Kyrgyzstan's Respublika and Ata-Jurt Parties Unite". www.cacianalyst.org. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
  3. The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting
  4. "African-Kyrgyz Kickboxer Making Run for Kyrgyzstan's Parliament". Eurasienet. 2010-09-28.


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