Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Kyrgyzstan Sets Elections for October VOA News 22 April 2010 Kyrgyzstan's interim government has set a date for the country's parliamentary and presidential elections. The deputy prime minister of the interim government, Omurbek Tekebayev, said Thursday the country would hold the vote on October 10. He also said the country would hold a referendum on a new constitution on June 27.  The interim government took control of Kyrgyzstan on April 7, after clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in the capital, Bishkek, killed 84 people. Kyrgyzstan's ousted leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev says he is still the rightful president of his country. He is in Belarus, where he took refuge earlier this week. Kyrgyzstan's interim leader dismissed his statement Wednesday, saying Mr. Bakiyev signed a letter of resignation before he left the country. Roza Otunbayeva said the remarks were the "bravado of a man agonizing over his own helplessness." Mr. Bakiyev said Wednesday he did not recognize his resignation and that "only death can stop me." Speaking in Minsk, the deposed president also urged the international community not to recognize the interim government, which he called an illegitimate gang. The provisional administration says Mr. Bakiyev should be extradited and face trial in connection with the shooting of demonstrators during the uprising. Interim leaders also accuse the ousted president of corruption and nepotism. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Mr. Bakiyev and his family are under his protection in the capital, Minsk. Mr. Lukashenko on Wednesday pledged support for Mr. Bakiyev, and urged him to take part in Kyrgyzstan's planned presidential election. Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters. .