Elections in the Republic are based on the free exercise by a citizen of the Republic of his right to vote and be elected. Elections of the President, deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament and maslikhats, members of other local self-government bodies of the Republic are held on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. Elections of deputies of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic are held on the basis of indirect suffrage by secret ballot. The participation of citizens of the Republic in the elections is voluntary. No one has the right to force a citizen to participate or not participate in elections, as well as to restrict his expression of will.