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Tomas Vytautas Raskevičius, representative of the Freedom Party and chairman of the Seimas Human Rights Committee, also appeared on counterintelligence. He did not spare the criticism of G. Nausėda, stating that at the time when it was necessary to control the tension in society, the president further aggravated it, allowing his adviser Povilas Mačiulis to speak with the protesters.
It is true that Fr. Mačiulis himself suddenly appeared in the counter-protest and gave the floor to the assembled people.
He criticized the measures chosen by the protesters
The protesters, who gathered at the presidency at noon Thursday, said their goal was to help prevent a repeat of the August 10 scenario, when a demonstration organized by the Seimas against the then-planned COVID-19 management measures turned into riots.
“We want to emphasize that we do not support the protest itself, but the means by which the protesters’ position was expressed – bitterness, Holocaust symbolism and finally – riots, injured officials.” We cannot tolerate violence, public insults and outrages. threats to human security, “said those present.
A total of several people gathered in S.Daukantas square. Among them also appeared members of Seimas TVRaskevičius and Matas Maldeikis.
Just – and the president
The protesters also pointed to President G. Nausėda’s lack of reaction to possible outbreaks of violence in such protests. According to them, the head of state should react to violent actions not only on Facebook.
“We urge the President, as head of state, to strongly condemn any outbreak of violence during rallies, in response to more than just Facebook posts. President, you are the person that the people can hear and hear. Feel free to stand up for the rule of law and democracy, “said the counterclaimers.
TVRaskevičius spoke similarly. According to him, the Lithuanian political sky has been shaken recently by marches and rallies, which are cleverly used by politicians chasing popularity points. Through pandemic tensions and human rights, these politicians, according to a spokesman for the Freedom Party, have created a culture of protest based on aggression and mistrust.
“At a time when it was necessary to control the warming situation, some heads of state chose to further warm the atmosphere. Today we are in the Presidency of the Republic of Lithuania.
The president and his team chose to greet the participants in the unauthorized demonstration, one of whom was arrested yesterday, constantly changing his mind about the pandemic restrictions and using public opinion polls to address human rights issues.
The president also lacked the leadership to condemn the outbreak of violence in the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania in August. While the reasons for this decision were supposedly a search for dialogue, it seems to me that the space for conversation and constructive discussion is shrinking like never before. All citizens of our country pay the price for these meetings, ”taught TVRaskevičius.
A member of the Freedom Party has also criticized the Presidency for discussing the Association Law with representatives of the Church, but does not put the same time on the agenda for same-sex families who constantly face an “uncertain legal situation. “.
“Today, we are waiting for the president to realize that he is needed not only by an angry and aggressive crowd, but also by us, the people who value the rule of law and democracy,” he said.
P.Mačiulis also appeared
However, after a while, the president’s adviser, P.Mačiulis, also appeared in the controversy. He thanked those who gathered for the opinion, “not just sitting on sofas at home and on social networks.”
“First of all, I want to thank you for being active, for being active civic, expressing your opinion not only by sitting on the couches and on social media at home, but also for meeting in public spaces and clarifying your thoughts. I sincerely congratulate you on that, “he said.
The president’s adviser assured that any demonstration should not turn into revolt, it will not incite hatred, despite the fact that people’s opinions differ radically.
“We must not dig ditches between us, we must not throw stones or moths at each other, but we must seek common ground. This can only be done by speaking, only by communicating.
If we enclose any group of society, larger or smaller, in boxes, we will immediately blacken and repel it, it will only promote the alienation and fragmentation that Lithuania really needs as little as possible during this difficult period, ”continued P.Mačiulis.
“I know that your meeting today is a kind of opposition to what will happen tomorrow in the Cathedral. I believe that you have come here led and thought to support the Government, the ruling majority of the Seimas, and to show that the Government not only criticizes it, but also actively supports it. Thank you for your activity and for expressing your civic position ”, he added.
The counter-protest organized on the initiative of the Lithuanian Liberal Youth (LLJ) takes place on the eve of the planned concentration of the Lithuanian Family Movement to avoid possible clashes.
