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Extraordinary Elections in Batken District No. 2: Meet the 10 Candidates

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On Sunday, April 28, extraordinary elections will be held in the Batken electoral district No. 2.

The mandate became vacant after the Central Election Commission prematurely terminated the powers of Nurlan Rajabaliyev based on his submitted statement.

There are 10 candidates participating in the elections:

1. Kenesh Salikhov

Kenesh Salikhov, Director of the GeoPark Madygen. Over the years, he has worked in various leadership positions and ran for deputy in the previous elections.

2. Jalil Karabotoev

Jalil Karabotoev, a pensioner with extensive work experience in various fields and public service.

3. Turgunbai Nishanbaev

Turgunbai Nishanbaev, a pensioner with a background in accounting, tax inspection, and land specialization.

4. Baktyyar Kalpaev

Baktyyar Kalpaev, Director of Comfort House LLC with previous political affiliations and legal experience.

5. Asylbek Madaliev

Asylbek Madaliev, Director of the IT school Sanarip Academy and former chairman of a youth association.

6. Ashirbai Raimkulov

Ashirbai Raimkulov, Senior Master of Vocational Lyceum No. 57 with prior experience as a deputy.

7. Zamirbek Kozhonov

Zamirbek Kozhonov, Chairman of the Iskhak-Polotkhansky village council and former history teacher.

8. Bakytbek Shadymanov

Bakytbek Shadymanov, a private entrepreneur.

9. Mahmud Oytemirov

Mahmud Oytemirov, General Director of Jazeera Travel LLC with previous experience in the airline industry and academia.

10. Akimali Satarov

Akimali Satarov, a private entrepreneur and sports master with legal experience and past work in public administration.