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By Makhmud ISTAMOV, Member, Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan*
Exactly one year has passed since the parliamentary and local elections held in our country on the basis of the new legislation.
In a democratic state and society, it is paramount that the will of the people is respected above all else, without deviation.
Article 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan stipulates that “the people are the sole source of state power” and Article 32 states that “Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the right to participate in the management of public and state affairs, both directly and through representatives”.
These rights find their practical expression exactly in...
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