Belarus Prez’s main rival booked

The main rival of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Viktor Babaryko, has been booked on the charge of tax evasion.

He was supposed to contest for this year’s Presidential Election against the present President – who is the head of the state since the year 1994.

Many have taken to the streets across the country to protest against the arrest of the main rival of the present President.

They have alleged that the legal action against Mr. Babaryko was politically motivated. They have urged the country to review the decision.

There was a strong feeling that this year’s election would mark the end of the thirty year long rule of the present leader.

There is a strong sentiment against the leadership of the country at this juncture. Many are in favour of a change.

There was an assumption that Mr. Babaryko might enter into the annals of the history of the country with his victory this year.

Apart form Mr. Babaryko, his son, who was leading his campaign against the establishment, Eduard, has also been booked on the basis of similar charges.

The development may lead the country to a serious political turmoil. It may derail the political stability of the country.

It is interesting to note here that Russia – which has serious interest in the politics of this country – is still silent on this matter.

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