Day: March 26, 2023

Today in Turkmenistan, elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the velayat, etrap and city halk maslahaty, as well as Gengeshes are being held on a broad alternative basis.

The most deserving people who enjoy great respect and trust of their compatriots claim the right to represent their voters in the national parliament, local executive authorities and local self-government. Several candidates have been registered for one seat of a deputy of the Mejlis, members of the halk maslahaty and Gengeshes - thus, like all previous elections, the current elections are held on a broad alternative basis, on the principles of democracy and openness.

According to the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan, at the time set for voting - at 7 am - all polling stations were opened simultaneously in the territory of the constituencies.

For 9 hours, 22.01 percent of the total number of voters took part in the elections of members of the Mejlis, members of the velayat, etrap and city halk maslahaty - 22.09 percent, Gengeshes - 22.30 percent of the electorate.

Voting is also organized at polling stations abroad.

As you know, the current elections were preceded by a lot of preparatory work. In particular, 515 candidates were registered for members of the velayat and 2001 members of the etrap and city halk maslahaty, 12,098 members of the Gengeshes and 258 applicants for the seat of the deputy of the Mejlis, whose nomination was initiated by political parties and groups of citizens.

The election process is monitored by international and national observers.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

Elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the velayat, etrap and city halk maslahaty, as well as Gengeshes continue in Turkmenistan on a broad alternative basis.

According to the Central Election Commission, at 11 am local time, 43.73 percent of the total number of voters took part in the elections of members of the Mejlis, members of the velayat, etrap and city halk maslahaty - 43.66 percent, Gengeshes - 42.60 percent of the electorate.

It is known that the current elections were preceded by a lot of organizational work, which resulted in the active participation in them of a significant number of people who wished to participate in the elections. In particular, 515 candidates were registered for members of the velayat and 2001 members of the etrap and city halk maslahaty, 12,098 members of the Gengeshes and 258 applicants for the seat of the deputy of the Mejlis, whose nomination was initiated by political parties and individual groups of citizens.

It is noted that the current elections are of great interest in many countries of the region and the world. This is evidenced by the huge number of visits to the website of the Central Election Commission, where, in addition, there is an online broadcast from 240 polling stations.

The activity of participation in the elections was noted, and voting is also organized at polling stations abroad.

Immediate monitoring of the electoral process is carried out by international and national observers.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

According to the data of the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan, by 15 hours in the elections of members of deputies of the Mejlis took part 74,48 % of the total number of voters, 74,65% of members of the Khalk Maslakhaty for velayats, etraps and cities and 74,17% of electors for Gengeshes.

In polling stations abroad voting is also held.

As known, the present elections underwent a great preparatory work. In particular, 515 candidates were registered for velayat members, 12098 for members the Khalk Maslakhaty of members of the Gengeshes and 258 for contenders for deputies of the Mejlis nomination of whom were initiated by political parties and groups of citizens.

Present elections evoke an interest with many countries of the world. A great number of site session of the Central Elections Committee where online broadcast from 240 polling stations goes on as well, also attests to the fact.

Both international and national observers carry out the monitoring of the electoral process.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the Khalk Maslakhaty and Gengeshes.

Early in the morning, the head of the state arrived in polling station ? 48 of Kopetdag district of Ashgabat city located in specialized secondary school ? 68 named after Annaniyaz Artyk for voting.

As the President of Turkmenistan noted after voting, the holding of elections at high organizational level and on a wide alternative basis as well as support of the electoral process with cultural events significantly raise the level and importance of the socio-political event taking place in the country.

The head of the Turkmen state also expressed his satisfaction with a preparatory work, which was carried out on the eve of present elections. Preliminary organizational work and necessary conditions created for voting attest to the steady development of democratic principles in the country. It also testifies to unity and cohesion of society.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

Today, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in parliamentary elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the Halk Maslakhaty and Gengeshes.

Early in the morning, Hero Arkadag arrived in polling station ? 48 of Kopetdag district of Ashgabat city located in specialized secondary school ? 68 named after Annaniyaz Artyk for voting.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, having cast his vote for the most worthy candidate, fulfilled his civic duty and realized his constitutional right.

After voting, Hero Arkadag answered questions of numerous representatives of mass media present at the polling station.

Having underlined with satisfaction that the present historical social-political event is held in accordance with generally accepted standards of international law and Constitution of our country, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan wished success to the parliamentary elections.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

Today, in Turkmenistan elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the Khalk Maslakhaty as well as Gengeshes for velayats, etraps, and cities on a wide alternative basis continue.

The most worthy citizens, who enjoy respect and trust of their compatriots are nominated today for the national parliament, local executive bodies and self-governing bodies by electors. For one place of the deputy of the Mejlis, members of the Khalk Maslakhaty and Gengeshes several candidates were registered, thus like all previous elections, the present one is held on a wide alternative basis and principles of democracy and openness.

According to the data of the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan, at 7 in the morning all polling stations were opened simultaneously in the territories of electoral districts.

By 17.00 p.m. in the elections of members of deputies of the Mejlis 83, 88 % of the total number of electors, 84, 08% of members of the Khalk Maslakhaty for velayats, etraps and cities and 83, 79% of electors of the Gengeshes took part.

In polling stations abroad voting is also held.

As known, the present elections underwent a great preparatory work. In particular, 515 candidates were registered for velayat members, 12098 for members the Khalk Maslakhaty of members of the Gengeshes and 258 for contenders for deputies of the Mejlis nomination of whom were initiated by political parties and groups of citizens.

Present elections evoke an interest with many countries of the world. A great number of site session of the Central Elections Committee, where online broadcast from 240 polling stations goes on as well, also attests to the fact.

Both international and national observers carry out the monitoring of the electoral process.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency

Today, in Turkmenistan on a wide alternative basis elections of deputies of the Mejlis, members of the Khalk Maslakhaty as well as Gengeshes in cities, etraps and velayats continues.

According to the data of the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan by 13 p.m. 61, 68 % of the total number of electors cast their votes for 61, 91 % of members of the Khalk Maslakhaty for velayats, etraps and cities and 61, 96 % of Gengeshes.

Present elections evoke an interest in many countries of the world. The mass site session of the Central Elections Committee where online broadcast from 240 polling stations goes on as well, also attests to the fact.

Both international and national observers carry out the monitoring of the electoral process.

Source: Turkmenistan State News Agency