According to Baisalov, Kyrgyz society is tired of the political game that has been reduced to "elite games" for many years. He noted that only "200-300 people or 200-300 families" participate in these games, which has led to democratic procedures losing their significance as a tool for progress and becoming associated with something negative.
"I have long been disappointed that democracy has come to be associated with something good. This word has become a curse because the majority of the people do not like what is happening. The elites acted in their own interests, and this has destroyed trust in democracy," he emphasized.
Speaking about the events of 2017, when presidential elections were held, Baisalov noted that it became clear at that moment that under President Almazbek Atambayev, changes were impossible.
"We needed to endure Atambayev, and only then could we talk about changes. I supported Omurbek Babanov and advised him: 'You need to change the Constitution, return to the presidential model, and restore order so that the country can start working,'" he added.
Baisalov also emphasized that Kyrgyzstan requires a long and consistent process of internal transformation. "This may take several decades. But it is important to work on ourselves and change the country from within," concluded the Deputy Prime Minister.
