The Central Election Commission convened on October 31 to discuss the registration of deputies elected in the October 27 elections. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Z. Nizomkhujayev, reported that 74.72% of eligible voters, totaling 15,027,529, participated in the elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city Councils of People’s Deputies. This demonstrated a heightened interest in the electoral process among citizens. The Election Law was followed in the consideration of the results, with 75 deputies elected from single-mandate constituencies and 75 deputies elected from single-mandate constituencies on the party list, making a total of 150 registered deputies. The Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople – Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan secured 26 seats, while the Democratic Party “Milliy Tiklanish” obtained 14, the People’s Democratic Party received 13, the Social Democratic Party “Adolat” gained 12, and the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan claimed 10 seats in a single electoral district. In single-mandate constituencies, UzLiDeP won 38 seats, the Democratic Party “Milliy Tiklanish” secured 15, the Social Democratic Party “Adolat” obtained 9, the People’s Democratic Party received 7, and the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan gained 6 seats. The newly elected deputies to the Legislative Chamber were chosen based on their party affiliation, with 64 seats (42.7%) going to the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople – Liberal Democratic Party, 29 seats (19.3%) to the Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Milliy Tiklanish”, 21 seats (14%) to the Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Adolat”, 20 seats (13.3%) to the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, and 16 seats (10.7%) to the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan. The lower house was renewed by almost 60%, with 38% of the elected deputies being women – the highest figure in Uzbekistan’s history. All deputies have a higher education, with 15% having studied abroad and 35% holding scientific degrees. For the first time, three citizens with disabilities were elected as deputies. The results of the elections for local Councils were also summarized, with 59.2% of the composition being renewed. 32.6% of the newly elected deputies were women. The age range of the elected deputies is as follows: 4% are under 30, 39.5% are between 30 and 45, 40.8% are between 45 and 60, and 15.7% are 60 and older. Additionally, 11.2% of the elected candidates belong to various nationalities, including 175 Tajiks, 111 Kazakhs, 33 Turkmens, 29 Russians, 21 Kyrgyz, and others. 93.3% of the deputies have a higher education, with 36.2% being teachers, 18.2% economists, 13% engineers, 7.6% doctors, 5% lawyers, and 20% representing the cultural sphere, entrepreneurs, and farmers. 138 persons with disabilities were also elected as deputies of local Councils. The meeting participants approved the Regulation on the certificate and badge of a deputy of the Legislative Chamber, a member of the Senate, and a deputy of the regional, district, and city Councils of People’s Deputies. Relevant decisions were made on the issues discussed. [gallery-20124] Mukhtarama Komilova, UzA
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