Demonstration in square of National Opera House: We want a democratic government

13.01.2016 15:08
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Sympathizers of the Democratic Party of Moldova gathered together in the square of the National Opera House on January 13 to support the candidate for premiership proposed by the PDM. The protesters said they are against early elections and want a democratic government to be formed as soon as possible, IPN reports.

The people who came together in the square said the country goes through a difficult patch and the political crisis should be overcome straightaway. “I have a special message for President Nicolae Timofti: I call on you, in the name of all those who are here, to accept the proposal of the newly formed alliance and nominate the candidate suggested for premiership. I’m sure that the future Premier will be a competent person who will satisfy our wishes,” said Mircea Cherdivara, a teacher from Rascani district.

“We, those from Soroca, are tired of promises and early elections. That’s why we came here and make a call to President Nicolae Timofti – we ask you to sign the decree to nominate the candidate for Prime Minister proposed by the Democratic Party,” said jurist Polina Cojocaru from Soroca.

The people said they want their voice to be heard and came to the square to state their wishes. “We need a Government. We don’t need a ‘maidan’. Mister President, time has come to bring those political ambitions to an end and to deal with the country’s problems,” said Valeriu Zubcu, farmer from Calarasi.

The protesters said the early legislative elections will bring no good. “We cannot allow early elections. The people here have a special respect for the country. We cannot be indifferent as indifference is a crime against the future. Let’s joint forces and knowledge and let’s go on with a new Government headed by a Democratic Premier,” said Carolina Corobai, biologist from Rezina.

Also today, a large-scale protest was mounted by the Civic Platform “Dignity and Truth” and the Party “Platform Dignity and Truth” in the Great National Assembly Square. The people there protested against the nomination of a candidate without integrity for premiership.

Contacted by IPN, head of the press service of the General Police Inspectorate Tamara Procopii said the protest in the central square of Chisinau involved about 3,500 people, while that staged near the National Opera House – approximately 60,000.