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EnglishIn an emergency address, Ivelin Mihaylov calls on supporters of Velichie to mobilize in the remaining days before the elections. He justifies his appeal with claims of media neglect, a controversial meeting to discuss a joint candidacy, and discrepancies in polling data.
Velichie Defines Itself as a People's Party
Mihaylov rejects the label “patriotic party” for Velichie and instead calls it a people's party. According to him, it defends the rights and opportunities for development of ordinary people around the world, rather than claiming that Bulgarians should rule over other nations.
This understanding also shapes how he wants the party to be perceived. Mihaylov states that good people should play a leading role so that everyone can live better, and he objects to placing Velichie in the broader category of patriotic political organizations.
Mihaylov Claims the Party Is Being Marginalized
Mihaylov describes the treatment of Velichie as a shift from direct pressure to media neglect and ridicule. He associates the first stage with arrests and actions against businesses, and the current stage with the party being mentioned only rarely or portrayed as unserious and incapable.
As an example of unequal attention, he points to cultural events organized by other political organizations. According to him, grouping these organizations together with Velichie conceals significant differences and may create the impression that his party supports initiatives with which it disagrees.
Meeting to Discuss a Joint Candidate Fails to Produce Unity
The meeting organized by Rosen Milenov, Rumyana Chanalova, and Sarnela Vodenicharova was intended to discuss a joint candidacy among political organizations. Mihaylov questions the invitation extended to Velichie because he does not consider the party patriotic and sees no reason for it to be included in this format.
Mihaylov recounts a conversation with Milenov, who reportedly said that the meeting would only be meaningful if the party leaders attended and a concrete decision was reached within 20 minutes. Since the other party leaders did not appear, Mihaylov says he initially declined to attend but later sent a representative at Milenov's request.
Mihaylov also objects to a public description of the participants as “the three tricksters,” which he attributes to Sarnela Vodenicharova. He considers it unfair to be included under a shared negative characterization. At the meeting itself, MECH declares that it will not participate, while Vazrazhdane does not accept the proposed conditions for continuing the discussion.
Chanalova's proposal to exclude Velichie and have the remaining participants support Vazrazhdane becomes, in Mihaylov's view, evidence that the meeting was not seeking a union of equals. He asks why his party was invited if the intention was to exclude it, and portrays the developments as an attempt to promote another political organization at its expense.
Mihaylov Challenges the Polling Data
Mihaylov claims that published assessments of parties and candidates contradict one another. He mentions Alpha Research, Radostin Vasilev, and Ivan Hristanov, using these discrepancies as grounds to question the portrayal of Velichie as a minor political organization.
Rather than relying solely on opinion polls, Mihaylov suggests that his audience compare views, likes, comments, and the sharing of online content. He claims that these indicators demonstrate greater interest in Velichie than in the other political participants he mentions.
The distribution of 500,000 newspapers is another example Mihaylov uses to support his argument about the party's activity. He states that the campaign is financed by like-minded individuals and supporters, without sponsors.
The Call Is to Engage Directly with Voters
Mihaylov wants supporters to continue the campaign through personal conversations, sharing video clips, and distributing newspapers. He clarifies that, in his view, the goal is not merely election campaigning but for people to present their own understanding of reality and encourage more voters to cast their ballots.
Mihaylov warns that he believes the electoral process could be manipulated at polling stations. He therefore links higher voter turnout with having more people on the ground who, in his view, can monitor the electoral process and potential violations.
As an immediate task, he announces a gathering at St. Petka Church the following day and thanks campaign participants for their collective efforts. He calls on them to continue conversations, newspaper distribution, and video sharing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Campaign Aims to Build Political Support
Mihaylov does not expect Velichie's presidential and vice-presidential candidates to win these elections. Nevertheless, he believes the campaign can reach many people and establish the party as a force that cannot be ignored in Bulgarian politics.
This is why he urges supporters not to focus solely on the final result. Mihaylov presents every vote as a contribution to the collective effort and concludes by calling for the campaign to continue until election day.
Original source: 3 Days Left. Let's Break the Matrix!
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