Mass torchlight and candlelit rallies held in Hungary on the eve of elections
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On the eve of parliamentary elections, supporters of Orbán and Magyar took to the streets of Budapest. The opposition demands change, while the prime minister calls for stability.
In Hungary, large-scale pre-election rallies with torches and candles took place on Saturday – supporters of leading political forces took to the streets on the eve of the parliamentary elections, which will be held on Sunday. The culmination of the campaign was large-scale events in Budapest and other cities. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concluded his campaign with a rally in Budapest on Castle Hill, stating that the country is experiencing an "era of danger" and needs political stability. He emphasized that Hungary should "protect what it has" and not risk drastic changes.
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His opponent Péter Magyar, leader of the center-right Tisza party, spoke in Debrecen, a traditional stronghold of the ruling party. The politician stated that these elections could be "a day of renewal for the Hungarian nation and a change of regime" and called for "national reconciliation" after the vote.
Voter mobilization and sentiment
According to polls, the Tisza party has an advantage over the ruling Fidesz, but the election result could be close due to Orbán's strong support in rural areas.
During the campaign, opposition supporters repeatedly took to the streets with national flags, torches, and candles, chanting pro-European slogans. At the same time, Orbán focused on mobilizing the conservative electorate and emphasized external threats, particularly the war in Ukraine.
During his trips to the eastern regions, Magyar focused on issues of cost of living, inflation, healthcare, and corruption, and also criticized the government's rapprochement with Russia.
The elections will be held on Sunday. They are expected to determine the country's political course for the coming years.