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'''Jahongir Otajonov''' (Uzbek Cyrillic: Жаҳонгир Отажонов; born 29 September 1978) is an Uzbek musician who ran as a candidate in the 2021 Uzbek presidential election.
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'''Jahongir Otajonov''' ([[Uzbek Cyrillic]]: Жаҳонгир Отажонов; born 29 September 1978) is an Uzbek musician who ran as a candidate in the [[2021 Uzbek presidential election]].
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== Personal life ==

Otajonov was born in Xorazm region in northwestern Uzbekistan. Otajonov's uncle, Ortiq Otajonov, was named as the People's Artist of Uzbekistan in 1993.
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== Early life ==
Otajonov was born and raised in the [[Xorazm Region]] in the northwest of what was then the [[Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bobojon|first=Shuhrat|date=30 October 2021|title=Jahongir Otajonov “shariatga zid” bo‘lgani uchun qo‘shiq aytishni to‘xtatganini e’lon qildi|url=https://www.ozodlik.org/a/jahongir-otajonov-shariatga-zid-bo-lgani-uchun-qo-shiq-aytishni-to-xtatganini-e-lon-qildi/30997676.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Ozodlik radiosi|language=uz}}</ref> His uncle, Ortiq Otajonov, was a noted musician who was named as the [[People's Artist]] of [[Uzbekistan]] in 1991, as well as of [[Turkmenistan]] and [[Karakalpakstan]] in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 May 2019|title=Ушел из жизни народный артист Узбекистана Ортик Отажонов|url=https://uzreport.news/society/ushel-iz-jizni-narodniy-artist-uzbekistana-ortik-otajonov|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Uzreport TV|language=ru}}</ref>


== Music career ==
== Music career ==
Otajonov was educated at the Glier Music School in Tashkent, and after graduating, went on to study at the Uzbekistan Conservatory.
Otajonov was educated at the Glier Music School in [[Tashkent]]. He later graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.


Otajonov gained popularity in Uzbekistan with singles including "Arazlamang", "Oq kabutarlar" and "Dogʻman".
Otajonov gained popularity in Uzbekistan as a singer-songwriter with songs including "Arazlamang", "Oq kabutarlar", and "Dogʻman".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jahongir Otajonov - Dog'man|url=https://nbkstudio.uz/22201-Jahongir-Otajonov-Dogman.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=NBK Studio|language=ru}}</ref>


== 2021 presidential campaign ==
== 2021 presidential campaign ==
On 20 January 2020, shortly after announcing his retirement from music, Otajonov announced his candidacy in the 2021 Uzbek presidential election on Instagram.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Babajanov|first=Khurmat|date=23 October 2021|title=Uzbekistan Clamps Down On Activists, Critics Ahead Of Presidential Election|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-election-clampdown-mirziyoev-activists/31525970.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Собиқ қўшиқчи президент бўлмоқчи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар|url=https://www.ozodlik.org/a/31055709.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Озодлик радиоси|language=uz}}</ref> As part of his manifesto, he vowed to turn Uzbekistan into "the best country in Central Asia".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Жахонгир Отажонов заявил о планах баллотироваться в президенты|url=https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2021/01/20/jahongir-otajonov/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Gazeta.uz|language=ru-UZ}}</ref>
On 20 January 2021, shortly after announcing his retirement from music, Otajonov declared his intention to stand as a candidate in the 2021 Uzbek presidential election on [[Instagram]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Babajanov|first=Khurmat|date=23 October 2021|title=Uzbekistan Clamps Down On Activists, Critics Ahead Of Presidential Election|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-election-clampdown-mirziyoev-activists/31525970.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bobojon|first=Shuhrat|date=20 January 2021|title=Собиқ қўшиқчи президент бўлмоқчи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар|url=https://www.ozodlik.org/a/31055709.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Ozodlik radiosi|language=uz}}</ref> He pledged to transform Uzbekistan into "the best country in [[Central Asia]]".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=20 January 2021|title=Жахонгир Отажонов заявил о планах баллотироваться в президенты|url=https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2021/01/20/jahongir-otajonov/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Gazeta.uz|language=ru-UZ}}</ref>
In accordance with Uzbek electoral rules stating candidates must stand as part of a registered political party, Otajonov initially announced he would be standing as the candidate for the newly established centre-right Xalq Manfaatlari party; by February 2021, he announced he had left the party following internal disagreements.<ref name=":1" />

In March 2021, Otajonov temporarily moved to [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]], following harassment from pro-government protestors. While there, he reported being physically harassed by unknown individuals believed to be affiliated with the [[Uzbek government]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 March 2021|title=Uzbek Activist Reveals 'Threatening' Video As He Prepares To Run For President|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbek-activist-reveals-threatening-video-as-he-prepares-to-run-for-president/31177932.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 February 2021|title=Видео: Жахонгир Отажонов раскритиковал политику Ислама Каримова|url=https://upl.uz/culture/19484-news.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Upl.uz|language=ru}}</ref>

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In April 2021, the banned [[Erk Democratic Party]] named Otajonov as a potential candidate for their presidential nomination; he was declared the party's official candidate in May 2021. That same month, Otajonov returned to Uzbekistan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 August 2021|title=Uzbekistan: Social media personality reportedly arrested for insulting president {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-social-media-personality-reportedly-arrested-for-insulting-president|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Eurasianet|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 July 2021|title=Uzbek Singer Otajonov Quits Presidential Race After Attack|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/31354540.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref> During this time, a video of Otajonov's mother went viral on social media, wherein she asked him not to become a "traitor to the Motherland" by running as the Erk candidate; some queried whether she had been forced to say this by pro-government forces.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bobojon|first=Shuhrat|date=7 April 2021|title=Она монологи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар|url=https://www.ozodlik.org/a/tarmoqni-titratgan-trendlar/31191814.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Ozodlik radiosi|language=uz}}</ref>

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On 27 June 2021, Otajonov was convicted of insulting police officers on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 August 2021|title=Жаҳонгир Отажоновга суд ҳукми ўқилди - Bugun.uz|url=https://bugun.uz/2021/08/16/djahongir-otadjonovga-sud-hukmi-oqildi|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Bugun|language=en}}</ref> This followed Otajonov complaining after his car was impounded by police following a political event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pannier|first=Bruce|date=18 July 2021|title=Eliminating Presidential Candidates In Central Asia|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/presidential-candidates-central-asia/31364532.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref>


While not a member of a political party himself, in accordance with Uzbek electoral rules, Otajonov initially announced he would be serving as a candidate for the newly established centre-right Khalk Manfaatlari party, though in February 2021 announced he had left the party following internal disagreements.<ref name=":1" /> In March 2021, after temporarily moving to Istanbul, Otajonov reported being physically harrassed by unknown individuals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzbek Activist Reveals 'Threatening' Video As He Prepares To Run For President|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbek-activist-reveals-threatening-video-as-he-prepares-to-run-for-president/31177932.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Видео: Жахонгир Отажонов раскритиковал политику Ислама Каримова|url=https://upl.uz/culture/19484-news.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Новости Узбекистана|language=ru}}</ref>
On 12 July 2021, Otajonov officially withdrew his candidacy from the presidential election, citing the pressures and dangers exposed to his family after a mob attacked a political meeting held between him and members of Erk.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 October 2021|title=HRW Warns Of Uzbek 'Rights Setbacks' That Expose Reform Failures Ahead Of Election|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-elections-candidates-banned/31506685.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref> He also announced he would be retiring from politics altogether.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lillis|first=Joanna|date=12 October 2021|title=Uzbekistan: Spot the invisible election campaign {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-spot-the-invisible-election-campaign|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Eurasianet|language=en}}</ref>


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On 20 October 2021, shortly before the presidential campaign was scheduled to take place, Otajonov was banned from leaving Uzbekistan after attempting to board a flight to Turkey. Otajonov stemmed this was politically motivated, and stemmed from a false accusation that he had failed to pay child support.<ref name=":0" />
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In April 2021, the banned opposition party Erk named Otajonov as a possible candidate for their presidential nomination; this was later confirmed in May 2021, and shortly afterwards Otajonov returned to Uzbekistan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzbekistan: Social media personality reportedly arrested for insulting president {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-social-media-personality-reportedly-arrested-for-insulting-president|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Eurasianet|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzbek Singer Otajonov Quits Presidential Race After Attack|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/31354540.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref> That same month, Otajonov's mother released a video asking him to not become a "traitor to the Motherland"; some queried whether she had been forced to do so by pro-government forces.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Она монологи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар|url=https://www.ozodlik.org/a/tarmoqni-titratgan-trendlar/31191814.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Озодлик радиоси|language=uz}}</ref>


==References==
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On 27 June 2021, Otajonov was convicted of insulting police officers on social media, being found guilty under article 41 of the Uzbek Code of Administrative Offences, though he was acquitted of a further charge under article 20.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Жаҳонгир Отажоновга суд ҳукми ўқилди - Bugun.uz|url=https://bugun.uz/2021/08/16/djahongir-otadjonovga-sud-hukmi-oqildi|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Bugun|language=en}}</ref> This followed Otajonov complaining on social media after his car was impounded by the police following a political event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Eliminating Presidential Candidates In Central Asia|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/presidential-candidates-central-asia/31364532.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref>
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On 12 July 2021, Otajonov withdrew his candidacy, citing pressures on his family after a mob attacked a political meeting held between him and members of Erk.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HRW Warns Of Uzbek 'Rights Setbacks' That Expose Reform Failures Ahead Of Election|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-elections-candidates-banned/31506685.html|access-date=2021-10-30|website=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-12|title=Жахонгир Отажонов объявил об уходе из политики|url=https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2021/07/12/otajonov-end/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Gazeta.uz|language=ru-UZ}}</ref> He also announced he would be quitting politics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzbekistan: Spot the invisible election campaign {{!}} Eurasianet|url=https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-spot-the-invisible-election-campaign|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Eurasianet|language=en}}</ref>


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On 20 October 2021, Otajonov was banned from leaving Uzbekistan whilst attempting to board a flight to Turkey. Otajonov claimed this stemmed from a false accusation that he had failed to pay child support.<ref name=":0" />
[[Category:1978 births]]

Revision as of 14:46, 30 October 2021

Jahongir Otajonov
Жаҳонгир Отажонов
Born (1978-09-29) 29 September 1978 (age 46)
Xorazm Region, Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Politician
Political partyErk Democratic Party

Jahongir Otajonov (Uzbek Cyrillic: Жаҳонгир Отажонов; born 29 September 1978) is an Uzbek musician who ran as a candidate in the 2021 Uzbek presidential election.

Early life

Otajonov was born and raised in the Xorazm Region in the northwest of what was then the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.[1] His uncle, Ortiq Otajonov, was a noted musician who was named as the People's Artist of Uzbekistan in 1991, as well as of Turkmenistan and Karakalpakstan in 1993.[2]

Music career

Otajonov was educated at the Glier Music School in Tashkent. He later graduated from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan.

Otajonov gained popularity in Uzbekistan as a singer-songwriter with songs including "Arazlamang", "Oq kabutarlar", and "Dogʻman".[3]

2021 presidential campaign

On 20 January 2021, shortly after announcing his retirement from music, Otajonov declared his intention to stand as a candidate in the 2021 Uzbek presidential election on Instagram.[4][5] He pledged to transform Uzbekistan into "the best country in Central Asia".[6]

In accordance with Uzbek electoral rules stating candidates must stand as part of a registered political party, Otajonov initially announced he would be standing as the candidate for the newly established centre-right Xalq Manfaatlari party; by February 2021, he announced he had left the party following internal disagreements.[6]

In March 2021, Otajonov temporarily moved to Istanbul, Turkey, following harassment from pro-government protestors. While there, he reported being physically harassed by unknown individuals believed to be affiliated with the Uzbek government.[7][8]

In April 2021, the banned Erk Democratic Party named Otajonov as a potential candidate for their presidential nomination; he was declared the party's official candidate in May 2021. That same month, Otajonov returned to Uzbekistan.[9][6][10] During this time, a video of Otajonov's mother went viral on social media, wherein she asked him not to become a "traitor to the Motherland" by running as the Erk candidate; some queried whether she had been forced to say this by pro-government forces.[11]

On 27 June 2021, Otajonov was convicted of insulting police officers on social media.[12] This followed Otajonov complaining after his car was impounded by police following a political event.[13]

On 12 July 2021, Otajonov officially withdrew his candidacy from the presidential election, citing the pressures and dangers exposed to his family after a mob attacked a political meeting held between him and members of Erk.[14] He also announced he would be retiring from politics altogether.[15]

On 20 October 2021, shortly before the presidential campaign was scheduled to take place, Otajonov was banned from leaving Uzbekistan after attempting to board a flight to Turkey. Otajonov stemmed this was politically motivated, and stemmed from a false accusation that he had failed to pay child support.[4]

References

  1. ^ Bobojon, Shuhrat (30 October 2021). "Jahongir Otajonov "shariatga zid" bo'lgani uchun qo'shiq aytishni to'xtatganini e'lon qildi". Ozodlik radiosi (in Uzbek). Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Ушел из жизни народный артист Узбекистана Ортик Отажонов". Uzreport TV (in Russian). 17 May 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Jahongir Otajonov - Dog'man". NBK Studio (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b Babajanov, Khurmat (23 October 2021). "Uzbekistan Clamps Down On Activists, Critics Ahead Of Presidential Election". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Bobojon, Shuhrat (20 January 2021). "Собиқ қўшиқчи президент бўлмоқчи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар". Ozodlik radiosi (in Uzbek). Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b c "Жахонгир Отажонов заявил о планах баллотироваться в президенты". Gazeta.uz (in Russian). 20 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Uzbek Activist Reveals 'Threatening' Video As He Prepares To Run For President". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Видео: Жахонгир Отажонов раскритиковал политику Ислама Каримова". Upl.uz (in Russian). 10 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Uzbekistan: Social media personality reportedly arrested for insulting president | Eurasianet". Eurasianet. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Uzbek Singer Otajonov Quits Presidential Race After Attack". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Bobojon, Shuhrat (7 April 2021). "Она монологи. Тармоқни титратган трендлар". Ozodlik radiosi (in Uzbek). Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Жаҳонгир Отажоновга суд ҳукми ўқилди - Bugun.uz". Bugun. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Pannier, Bruce (18 July 2021). "Eliminating Presidential Candidates In Central Asia". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "HRW Warns Of Uzbek 'Rights Setbacks' That Expose Reform Failures Ahead Of Election". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Lillis, Joanna (12 October 2021). "Uzbekistan: Spot the invisible election campaign | Eurasianet". Eurasianet. Retrieved 2021-10-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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