The President of the Kyrgyz Republic sharply criticized populism: Measure seven times before you shout.
According to the head of state, there has recently been a trend where small groups of people, consisting of 100-200 individuals, begin to organize noisy protests demanding that authorities immediately respond to their wishes, regardless of the consequences for the country.
“Some politicians continue to play on the emotions of the crowd, using microphones to gain popularity among voters rather than to constructively address pressing issues,” Japarov added.
He urged everyone who brings issues to discussion to analyze and weigh them carefully. “It is necessary to understand what benefit or harm this may bring to the state and the people. I have been a deputy myself and know how sometimes one wants to deliver an impactful speech, but it is important to think about the consequences,” the president emphasized.
The president also shared personal tragedies related to traffic rule violations, emphasizing that non-compliance with laws leads to numerous human sufferings.
“Thousands of families lose loved ones simply because someone decided to bypass the rules. I ask you: learn and take exams honestly; no one is rushing you. But if order is not maintained, tragedies are inevitable,” he noted.
Japarov also recalled his personal loss when his eldest son died in 2019 as a result of a traffic accident caused by a violation of traffic rules. “Thousands of families live with such grief. Study, comply with the laws, do not seek easy ways,” the president added.
He urged deputies “not to succumb to the pressure of noisy groups, but to make decisions based on analysis rather than emotions,” emphasizing the need to establish a civilized dialogue between society, parliament representatives, and the executive branch.