Journal of Akhadic Studies

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Journal of Akhadic Studies

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Kyrzbekistan: Toktamish Narimanur becomes head of government, ending Socialists' never-ending rule
By: Ahmet Irekur
Published: Vintyr 1597


Democratic Republic of Kyrzbekistan

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After almost six months of political impasse, the Congress of People's Deputies -Kyrzbekistan's Lower House- confirmed Toktamish Narimanur as Chairman of the People's Council (head of government). Toktamish Narimanur, former Governor of Yartushia (1586-1594), became the 5th Chairman of the People's Council since the proclamation of the Kyrzbekistan Democratic Republic in 1568. He will replace Temujin Zamambekur, from the Socialist People's Party, who had been Chairman of the People's Council since 1590.

Although he was elected Governor of Yartushia twice as an independent candidate with the support of the Socialist People's Party and other left-wing and secular parties, Toktamish Narimanur founded his own political party, known as Kyrzbek Democrats, in 1596, with a more centrist-oriented platform.

Toktamish Narimanur was already expected to form a government two months ago, but President Damir Kazbekur had vetoed his nomination, as consequence of reports, some claim, that Mimoza Mirditë (a former member of the Arberian royal house, and who held the title of "Princess" before the abolition of the monarchy), could join the government. Mirditë, who was elected MP as candidate of the Arberian-minority Democratic Social Forum, will became the leader of Democratic Social Forum parliamentary group, replacing Gjon Siliqui who is expected to join the government as Vice-Chairman of the People's Council.

Toktamish Narimanur's government is expected to be a minority government, forming a coalition between his own party and the Arberian-minority Democratic Social Forum, including several independent ministers. Toktamish Narimanur has declared that he aims to form a "moderate and pro-business government", aimed to "improve the well-being and security of all Kyrzbekistani citizens". Although the Kyrzbek Democrats promised an ambitious program of reforms during the electoral campaign, including several proposals of constitutional amendments, it is expected that the new government's program will be more moderate and pragmatic. He will not have it easy, as his minority government relied in the support of Akhadist political parties, but it is unclear if such support could be count for now.

For first time since 1568, the federal government will not have any Socialist People's Party, which has led every government since the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Kyrzbekistan. Now, President Damir Kazbekur -President of the Democratic Republic of Kyrzbekistan since 1579, and a long-time Socialist People's Party leading member and war veteran- will be forced into a cohabitation with his former ally, Toktamish Narimanur. Still, Toktamish Narimanur's government is expected to face opposition, as no only his minority government will likely lack support of a majority of the parliament, but the Socialist People's Party still controls the Upper House of the parliament and most of the state governments -at least until the coming state elections.

Tensions between the presidency and the federal government are expected, but many hopes that cooperation and good will could also be found, assuring what many consider the first true peaceful transition of power in the Near East nation.