Formerly 5000, Now 2000 People: How Many Supporters from Niš are the Progressives Sending to Vučić's Rally in Belgrade

Formerly 5000, Now 2000 People: How Many Supporters from Niš are the Progressives Sending to Vučić’s Rally in Belgrade The city of Niš has a quota of 2000 members and supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) who are obliged to attend a rally in Belgrade today, March 21st. President Aleksandar Vučić will be the main speaker at the event, which is scheduled to start at 4 PM in the Arena. This quota is significantly smaller than those in previous years, with reports of 5000 or more attendees being required for past rallies.

• Niš has a quota of 2000 SNS members and supporters to attend a rally in Belgrade today.
• President Aleksandar Vučić will be the main speaker at the rally, which will also address the ‘Serbia 2030-2035’ program.
• The current quota of 2000 is significantly less than previous years, where quotas of 5000 or more were reported.
• City officials, heads of public administration, and employees through the party, especially those on temporary contracts, also reportedly have an obligation to attend.
• There are reports that the pressure to attend is less this year compared to previous years.
• Neither the local SNS branches nor the mayor have commented on the rally, unlike in the past.
• President Vučić has denied claims of pressuring public sector employees to attend, stating that only those who wish to should come.
• Questions have been sent to the mayor regarding the organization, cost, and payment for transporting members to the rally.