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Belarus witnesses serious protest

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The European country of Belarus has witnessed serious protest against the decision of the present president of the country to contest for the post once again for the sixth term.

As per a report released by a human rights group, as many as tens of thousands of people have participated in the protest organised at the capital of Belarus, Minsk.

The protest has been led by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who is the prime rival of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mr. Lukashenko assumed the helm of the country in the year 1994. Since then, he has been re-elected consecutively for at least five times.

He is notorious for his Soviet style of administration – which is largely authoritarian in nature.

The speculation that he is looking to contest for another opportunity to rule the country is what that has triggered the protest.

If the president gets a chance to contest for the sixth term, he will face Mr. Lukashenkon in the election.

The popularity of the president has considerably weakened over the years. It is clear that the president may face a tough contest this time.   

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Belarus Prez’s main rival booked

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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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