Representatives of the public association “Dacii Stăpânii lumii” (“Dacians Masters of the World”) said the autonomy given to Gagauzia should be decided by referendum. According to them, this decision belongs to the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, who contribute to the formation of the budget from which money is allocated to ATU Gagauzia too.
In a news conference held at IPN, association member Vasile Sinigur invoked the performing of noncompliant procedures when the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova recognized the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. According to him, in 1994 the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova was modified without asking for the citizens’ consent.
“A nationwide referendum should have been held to ask the citizens if the status of autonomous unit should be granted to them or not. The owner of the house should be asked if they would give a piece of land to that person or not. They modified the Constitution in secret, like thieves, like bandits,” said Vasili Sinigur.
According to him, Gagauzia is allocated a lot of money from the country’s budget but the inhabitants of the region refuse to study the Romanian language. This fact contributes to deeper separatism. “They will never be on our side,” noted Vasile Sinigur.
Veaceslav Moruz, another member of the association, said the situation in the country is very difficult. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the protests mounted by those who robbed the country, saying these should be held accountable for their deeds. According to him, the people of Gagauzia do not respect the state, also because they do not study the official language and because they support the leaders of other countries.
The members of the association called on the senior administration to modify the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova and to annul the status of autonomous unit of Gagauzia.
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