Sadyr Japarov | The Business Standard

Presidential candidate Sadyr Japarov and his wife Aigul pose for a picture after casting their ballots at a polling station during a presidential election and constitutional referendum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan January 10, 2021. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov

Sadyr Japarov takes big lead in Kyrgyz presidential election

Japarov had won 72.7% of the vote based on about 28% of ballots, according to the data being updated in real time