The allegedly rigged elections when Askar Akayev's relations and allies won the majority of seats in parliament caused mass unrest in the republic.
The new MPs were taught to use voting cards, then those of them who did not take the oath on Sunday read the oath their hands on the Constitution.
The Legislative Assembly (the lower chamber) cannot open sessions so far for the lack of a quorum.
The Assembly of People's Representatives (the upper chamber) intends to open a meeting. Referring to the Constitution, the upper chamber members said they would stay in office till June 26, the date of presidential elections they themselves fixed.
The parliament building is being guarded by people in camouflage uniforms and riot helmets. About a dozen police officers in uniforms have replaced voluntary patrolmen in the streets.
There are no protesters near the parliament.
Members of the parliament board have acknowledged they do not understand what is going on and which of the parliaments they should work in.
Meanwhile, the new parliament is electing its speaker already. Three candidates have been nominated for the post, i.e. Kubatbek Baibolov, Omurbek Tkebayev, and Jantoro Satybaldiyev.
The latter two candidates represent southern regions. Tekebayev has been elected to parliament for the third time. He is known to have criticized President Akayev's policy openly.
Satybaldiyev is the ex-Transport and Communications Minister.
Baibolov, also elected for the third time and once a deputy speaker, is an ex-security colonel who lives in Bishkek.
This will be a rollcall vote.
