
On 24th October, 2021 people of Uzbekistan voted for their future in the 6th presidential elections. The presidential elections were held in a very professional manner where turn out remained almost 80.8%. There were five candidates for these elections which included Mr Alisher Kadirov from National Revival Democratic Party, Ms. Maqsooda Vorisova from Peoples’ Democratic Party, Mr. Bahrom Abduhalimov from Justice Social Democratic Party, Mr. Narzullo Oblomuradov from Ecological Party and Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev from Uzbekistan Liberal Democratic Party. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev secured 80.3% of popular vote while Ms. Maqsuda got 6.65% votes and remained the runner up. In order to become the president, a candidate must secure more than 50% of votes. Hence, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was elected the president for the second consecutive term.