How did the Tulip Revolution remove President Askar Akayev from power?

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The Tulip Revolution was a period of mass demonstrations in March 2005, triggered by widespread public perception of government corruption and flawed parliamentary elections. These protests led to the sudden and rapid collapse of the government led by President Askar Akayev.12

Faced with these widespread protests, Akayev and Prime Minister Nikolay Tanayev were forced to flee the country on March 24, 2005. Akayev formally resigned from his position as president several days later. Following his departure, the opposition leadership designated Kurmanbek Bakiyev as the head of state until a new presidential election could be held.12