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Article 2
 

The principles of citizens’ participation in the election


1. Elections in KR are carried out on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. Elections in KR are based on free and voluntary exercise of electoral rights by the citizens of the Republic. No one may make a pressure on citizens with a view to make them participate or not participate in the elections, or on their free will.
2. Citizens residing or staying abroad have electoral rights in line with this Constitutional Law.
Electoral rights of the Citizens residing or staying abroad during the election shall be ensured by the state body in charge of foreign affairs, through their diplomatic missions and consulates.
Kyrgyz citizens residing or staying abroad shall vote only within the territory of diplomatic missions and consulates of KR.
3. During the elections in KR, women have equal opportunities with men in realization of their rights to elect or be elected for presidency and Jogorku Kenesh deputies.