President of Tajikistan
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The President of Tajikistan is the Head of State and highest position within the Government of Tajikistan. The position of President was created in November 1990 while Tajikistan was still a Soviet Republic. The president of Tajikistan lives in the capital, Dushanbe.
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[edit] History of the Presidency
The first president of Tajikistan was Qahhor Mahkamov, who held the position of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Tajikistan and was appointed President of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic in November 1990. Mahkamov served both as First Secretary and President but was forced to resign in August 1991 due to the unpopularity of his support for the August Coup of 1991 in Moscow and the resulting street demonstrations in Dushanbe. From 1991 to 1992 the post of the president changed hands several times due to the political changes and uncertainly following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and ensuing social unrest and violence in the Tajikistan Civil War. Since 1992 Emomali Rahmonov has held the position of the presidency. The last presidential elections were last held in 1999. Presidential elections in Tajikistan have consistently been criticized by international observers as unfair and favoring the ruling party.
[edit] Constitutional role
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan is the head of the state and the Chairman of the Government - the highest executive body of the country. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan is elected by national vote for the seven year term and could be re-elected only once. The President is also a Commander in Chief of the National Army. The office of the President consisting of 5 departments and 24 offices is the executive arm of the President, including, inter alia, the following are the most important ones:
- Department on constitutional rights of citizens
- Public affairs, information and cultural affairs department
- Social policy department
- Department on economic policy
In addition to the executive office of the President, there is a Security Council and five State Advisors, including the State Advisor on Economic Issues, State Advisor on International Affairs, State Advisor on Science and Social issues, State Advisor on Public Affairs, Information and Culture and State Advisor on Defense and Law Enforcement.
[edit] Leaders of Tajikistan (1924-1991)
[edit] Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (1925-1929)
[edit] Executive Secretaries of the Tajik Provincial Committee Communist Party
- Chinor Imomov (1924 - 1925)
- Boris Vyacheslavovich Tolpygo (1925 - 1927)
- Mumin Suleymanovich Khodzhayev (1927 - 1928)
- Ali Heydar Ibash Shervoni (1928 - 1929)
- Shirinsho Shotemor (1929 - November 1929)
[edit] Chairman of the Central Executive Committee
- Nusratulla Maksum Lutfullayev (1926 - 1933)
[edit] Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (1929-1991)
[edit] First Secretaries of the Tajik Communist Party
- Mirza Davud Bagir ogly Husseynov (November 1929 - 3 November 1933)
- Grigory Isaakovich Broydo (3 November 1933 - 8 January 1934)
- Suren Konstantinovich Shchadunts (8 January 1934 - September 1937)
- Urumbay Ashurovich Ashurov (September 1937 - March 1938)
- Dmitri Zakharovich Protopopov (April 1938 - August 1946)
- Bobodzhan Gafurovich Gafurov (16 August 1946 - 24 May 1956)
- Tursun Uldzhabayevich Uldzhabayev (24 May 1956 - 12 April 1961)
- Dzhabar Rasulovich Rasulov (12 April 1961 - 4 April 1982)
- Rakhman Nabiyevich Nabiyev (4 April 1982 - 14 December 1985)
- Kakhar Makhkamovich Makhkamov (14 December 1985 - 4 September 1991)
[edit] Chairmen of the Central Executive Committee
- Nusratulla Maksum Lutfullayev (16 December 1926 - 28 December 1933)
- Shirinsho Shotemor (28 December 1933 - December 1936)
- Abdullo Rakhimbayevich Rakhimbayev (December 1936 - September 1937)
- Munavar Shagadayev (September 1937 - 13 July 1938)
[edit] Chairman of the Supreme Soviet
- N. Ashurov (13 July 1938 - 15 July 1938)
[edit] Chairmen of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
- Munavar Shagadayev (15 July 1938 - 29 July 1950)
- Nazarsho Dodkhudoyev (29 July 1950 - 24 May 1956)
- Mirzo Rakhmatov (24 May 1956 - 28 March 1963)
- Makhmadullo Kholovich Kholov (28 March 1963 - January 1964)
- Nizoramo Zaripova
- + Vladimir Yakovlev Oplanchuk (acting) (January - 17 February 1964)
- Gaibnasar Pallayevich Pallayev 17 February 1964 - 12 April 1990)
- Kakhar Makhamovich Makhamov 12 April 1990 - 30 November 1990)
[edit] Republic of Tajikistan (1991-Present)
[edit] Presidents
The first column consecutively numbers the individuals who have served as president, while the second column consecutively numbers the Presidential terms or administrations.
| I# | A# | Name | Picture | Took office | Left office | Political party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents of the Republic of Tajikistan | ||||||
| 1st | 1st | Kakhar Makhkamovich Makhkamov | |
30 November 1990 | 31 August 1991 | Communist |
| During this interval, Kadreddin Aslonovich Aslonov was the Acting President. | ||||||
| 2nd | 2nd | Rakhmon Nabiyevich Nabiyev | |
23 September 1990 | 6 October 1991 | Communist |
| During this interval, Akbarsho Iskandarovich Iskandarov was the Acting President. | ||||||
| 2nd | 2nd | Rakhmon Nabiyevich Nabiyev | |
2 December 1991 | 7 September 1992 | Communist |
| During this interval, Akbarsho Iskandarovich Iskandarov was the Acting President. | ||||||
| post abolished | ||||||
| Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan | ||||||
| — | — | Imomali Sharipovich Rakhmonov |  |
20 November 1992 | 16 November 1994 | People's Democratic |
| Presidents of the Republic of Tajikistan | ||||||
| post restored | ||||||
| 3rd | 3rd | Imomali Sharipovich Rakhmonov | |
16 November 1994 | 6 November 1999 | People's Democratic |
| 4th | 6 November 1999 | 6 November 2006 | ||||
| 5th | 6 November 2006 | Incumbent | ||||
[edit] Last election results
| Candidates - Nominating parties | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Emomalii Rahmon - People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan | 79.3 | |
| Olimzon Boboyev - Party of Economic Reform | 6.2 | |
| Amir Karakulov - Agrarian Party of Tajikistan | 5.3 | |
| Ismoil Talbakov - Tajik Communist Party | 5.1 | |
| Abdualim Gafforov - Socialist Party | 2.8 | |
| Total | 100.0 | |
| Source: Associated Press | ||
