Following the 2020 Kyrgyzstani protests that led to the cancellation of the election results, Japarov was released from prison and from there, quickly mobilized a large following and gained influence through massive demonstrations in Bishkek and the support of numerous right-wing affiliated MP's of Supreme Council. On 10 October 2020, Japarov was elected as the Prime Minister. After the resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Japarov became the acting president. With his rise to power, the Mekenchil party as a whole gained influence, with several politicians or close supporters of the party occupying important positions, including Tashiev, who was appointed head of the State Committee for National Security on 16 October 2020.