Money for the second round of the elections has already been allocated.
The Central Electron Commission (CEC) is ready to have two rounds of the presidential elections. As Euroradio learnt from CEC head Yarmoshyna, the money has already been allocated.
Lidziya Yarmoshyna: "We always have money for the second round. We don't need anything else! The second round doesn't need advance voting and money for electoral campaign. Candidates do not get any money. We need just to pay for the work of election commission members and printing new ballots. Technically, it's very easy, so we are always ready for this."
According to her, about 37 billion rubles, or $1.5 from every voter, are allocated for two rounds of the presidential elections.
Lidziya Yarmoshyna said frankly he wouldn't be happy to hold the second round.
Lidziya Yarmoshyna: "I cannot say I will be happy with this. Be happy with the second round of hard work? Besides, the second round exacerbates the existing political contradictions. The second round is not so positive. But it is provided by the law, moreover, by the Constitution."
As said by the CEC head, she hopes the results of the upcoming presidential elections will be recognized by the world community.
Lidziya Yarmoshyna: "I take this recognition seriously. Policy and economy are closely related. The main thing is recognition of the elections in the country, this is important for stability of the society. International recognition is also very important. The Central Commission always tried to obtain positive result. I won't tear my hair out if the elections are not recognized. But it will be a sad disappointment and a heart wound."
According to Yarmoshyna, the experience of all previous presidential elections shows that maximum four potential candidates managed to gather necessary 100,000 signatures. So, she doesn't expect surprises now.
We remind that the presidential elections must be held no later than February 7, 2011. It cannot be ruled out that Belarusians will elect a new head of state this year. The House of Representatives meets September 7 in an extraordinary session, where the date for the elections may be announced.
Notice by charter97.org: None elections in Belarus have been recognized by the international community since 1996. In 2004, Lidziya Yarmoshyna and some dozens of high-ranking officials were banned from entering the USA, the EU, and other countries. In 2008, sanctions were lifted from Lukashenka and other officials, but Lidziya Yarmoshyna and those involved in kidnapping opposition figures are still forbidden to entry these countries. The EU sanctions against Lidziya Yarmoshyna remain in force.
Source: Charter'97 :: News from Belarus
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