TASHKENT: Uzbekistan’s recent parliamentary election has been conducted in full compliance with international standards, as confirmed by Zayniddin Nizamkhodjaev, the Chair of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Uzbekistan. The election process has been characterized by a positive atmosphere, adhering to national election laws and embodying democratic principles such as openness, transparency, and fairness.

According to Trend News Agency, over 800 foreign and international observers are monitoring the parliamentary election, along with 55,000 observers from political parties and more than 10,000 from local self-governance bodies. Zayniddin Nizamkhodjaev reported that no violations of election laws have been submitted to the CEC during the voting process. Preliminary voter turnout information will be displayed at the press center’s board at 11:00 AM (GMT+5).

Polling stations in Uzbekistan opened on October 27 for elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) and local kengashes (co
uncils) of people’s deputies. The stations are operational from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (GMT+5), with preliminary results anticipated on October 28. This election marks a historic shift in Uzbekistan, as it is the first time that elections to the Legislative Chamber of Parliament are being conducted under a mixed electoral system, combining majoritarian and proportional systems.

The elections feature participation from multiple parties, including the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople – Uzbekistan Liberal Democratic Party, Democratic Party of National Revival, Ecological Party of Uzbekistan, People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, and the Social Democratic Party of Uzbekistan “Adolat.”