Bishkek:Bakytbek Adylov, the former chairman of the State Migration Service, has officially entered the Kyrgyz presidential race. On November 11, he submitted his application to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to run for president of the Kyrgyz Republic.

According to 24.kg News Agency, Adylov intends to participate in the upcoming election as a self-nominated candidate. At 44 years old, Adylov brings a wealth of experience, having served as the mayor of Jalal-Abad from 2011 to 2012 and leading the State Migration Service from 2015 to 2016. He also participated in the 2020 parliamentary elections as a candidate on the Mekenim Kyrgyzstan party list.

The deadline for presidential candidate nominations is set for November 13, with the election scheduled to occur on January 27, 2027. Adylov joins a list of seven other candidates who have announced their intention to run, including Aimen Kasenov, Azamat Esenbekov, Syimyk Zhapykeev, Akai Kydyrov, Iskhak Masaliev, Baktybek Kalmamatov, and the incumbent president, Sadyr Japarov.