Tensions after Last Night’s Protest over the Removal of Nikola Minchev

Protest in support of the removed chairman of the National Assembly Nikola Minchev last night in front of the parliament. The dissatisfaction was entitled "The Mafia removed  Nikola Minchev." Nikola Minchev, Kiril Petkov and representatives of BSP joined the protesters.

However, there was tension. After shouting: "Toshko, come to us", Toshko Yordanov from "There Is Such a People" went out to the protesters, but was shot with various objects, water bottles and jugs.

Late in the evening, when "Vazrazhdane" deputies left the National Assembly, some of the protesters followed them with shouts. Police were able to calm the situation.

Traffic in front of the parliament building remained blocked until late in the evening. Tensions also arose between the people. Police intervened and used force to break them up. There were no serious accidents or injuries.

"The mafia is trying to regain its state. The first step in this process is the removal of the Speaker of the National Assembly," said one protester, who said he knew Minchev personally and described him as a" consensus person" and a" perfect lawyer. "

"This whole story that is unfolding, with parliamentary tricks that interfere with everything, really infuriates me," said another protester.

"Thank you for this support, we continue to fight, the fight will be successful," said Minchev, who appeared before the protesters.

"Recently, Mr. Tsonev said that protests were overthrowing governments, not supporting them. I think we can refute him," said Finance Minister Asen Vassilev.

Prime Minister Kiril Petkov also came out in support of Minchev.

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