The acting President, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov congratulated and spoke informally with journalists at Ala-Archa state residence the day before.
He was asked how he intended to ensure the safety of journalists from his supporters, who threatened to burn down the offices of the leading media at the rallies.
«At least 6 million out of 6.5 million people are my supporters. I cannot control them all,» Sadyr Japarov said, adding that «there will be freedom of speech, we will not persecute anyone. »
Journalists are the fourth estate. Much depends on you. You have to give the correct information.
Sadyr Japarov
Answering the question what «correct information» means, he said: «Some journalists deliberately distort information in order to hit us a blow.»
Sadyr Japarov noted that he was not against memes and caricatures. «Do whatever you want and what you want,» he added.
Sadyr Japarov also promised that he would sort out Vecherny Bishkek case.
