Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has finalized the decision to rename the city of Jalal-Abad in the Jalal-Abad region to Manas. The legislative body has passed a law endorsing this change, as reported by Trend via the parliament.
According to Trend News Agency, the draft law was introduced by Kudaibergen Bazarbaev, who serves as the Director of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers. The renaming is aimed at reinforcing national identity by honoring Manas, a historical figure and national hero celebrated for his role in defending the Kyrgyz people.
During the parliamentary discussions, deputies Kamila Talieva and Mirgul Temirbaeva expressed their support for the legislation, highlighting that the initiative originated from the local populace. Mirgul Temirbaeva also proposed the idea of building a monument to commemorate Manas in the city. Additionally, Deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev suggested that further public opinions should be gathered regarding the name change.
The bill successfully passed through three readings in parliament, officially sanctioning the new name for the city.