Presidential contenders have 10 days to gather their allies

Presidential contenders should register their initiative groups no later than September 24. Territorial elections commissions should be formed before September 29. This was informed by the Secretary of the Central Elections Commission Mikalaj Lazavik, to the European Radio for Belarus. Lazavik: "For those who run for President, the main task is to operatively register initiative groups for collecting signatures. Groups should file applications and lists to the Central Elections Commission 85 days before the elections day".

Calendar plan and signature sheets samples will be approved on September 15 at the session of the Central Elections Commission. These documents are necessary for both organizers of the elections and potential candidates, says the Secretary of the Central Elections Commission.