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“We sincerely regret that Candidate Monika Ošmianskiene had inconvenience during the filming of the Candidates’ discussions. It has always been, is and will be of the utmost importance for the Central Electoral Commission to guarantee equal access to elections for all, both those who have active and passive suffrage.
At the request of the CEC, the Pilietinė Medija Public Institution, which organizes the aforementioned shows, agreed to install a special structure so that candidates with disabilities have convenient access to the venue and the debate is filmed, ”said Laura Matjošaitytė, President of the CCA.
Photo by Sigismund Gedvila / 15min / Laura Matjošaitytė
On Wednesday, M.Ošmianskienė commented on the situation on his Facebook account.
“Today, CEC President Laura Matjošaitytė expressed regret that she had been inconvenienced while filming the candidates’ discussions.
Dear ones, the limited opportunity to come forward and the values represented during the election period is not a drawback. We are talking about fundamental restrictions on civil and political rights. We are talking about violations of international obligations, “he commented on Facebook.
“We are talking about non-compliance with Lithuanian legislation. We cannot discuss the issue of social exclusion and human rights during the electoral debate, ignoring the current situation. I invite you all to come today at 4 pm to express solidarity with people with disability in the CEC. It is not about regrets, but about taking responsibility and the sustainable changes that are needed today, “wrote M.Ošmianskienė.
Photo by Vidmantas Balkūnas / 15min / Monika Ošmianskienė
15 minutes You have already written that M.Ošmianskienė, a Ship Party candidate who was to participate in the debate in the single-member constituency of Žirmūnai on Tuesday, was unable to present her ideas because it was impossible to reach the venue in a wheelchair. Organizers claim that the candidate could have been carried up the stairs, but she refused such service.
“For too long, people with disabilities have been invisible. As if they were not on the streets, in parks, in public life, in politics and even in electoral debates. I hope that we all learn from this history that our institutions state, spaces, services and finally we ourselves are open to people with disabilities, because it is our part and deserves equal opportunities with everyone “, comments on the situation in the Freedom Party report. manager Aušrinė Armonaitė.
The Seimas elections will be held on October 11.
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