
In January 2021, Sadyr Japarov resigned as prime minister to run in the presidential election. His campaign culminated in a landslide victory over Adakhan Madumarov, and he assumed office as president on January 28, 2021.
Shortly after his inauguration, Kyrgyzstan held a constitutional referendum on April 11, 2021. The referendum ushered in a new era of governance, replacing the parliamentary system with a presidential model. The changes included limiting presidents to two five-year terms, departing from the previous single six-year term. This marked a significant shift in Kyrgyzstan's political structure, consolidating power in the executive branch under Japarov’s leadership.