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Central election Commission of Belarus announced the results of signature verification, which had to hand over candidates for the presidential election. To continue participation in the race will be only six candidates. From the campaign has left Valery Tsepkalo, the CEC recognized the validity of less than 100 thousand subjects of them signatures. While the two contenders was of the signatures were tens of thousands more than they gave. “MK” has found out the opinion of these people about how it happened.

According to the CEC, after inspections, Viktor Babariko left 165 744 365 of thousands of the submitted signatures. Although this gives him an opportunity to continue to participate in the elections, the lawyers of the staff are going to challenge each signature that is recognized invalid. Himself opposition for the second week is in the KGB jail on the article, which is not called.

the Second main potential opponent of Lukashenko in the election is simply not allowed. Of the 220 thousand signatures in support of the former Director of the Park of high technologies Valery Tsepkalo CEC is valid only 75 thousand. The politician intends to appeal this decision, and in case of failure, is willing to join hands with the already registered candidates.

But a curious situation has developed with three candidates, which, according to experts, there are strong opponents to the incumbent President, Alexander Lukashenko.

Former Deputy Anna Konopacka eve stated that she has submitted to the Commission 110 thousand signatures, however, the CEC has registered 146 588 signatures.

Sergei Caraceni gathered for his nomination 106 thousand signatures, and the Commission counted his 143 109!

Tsepkalo and Babariko signature reject hundreds of thousands, and the candidate of the NGO “Tell the truth” Andrei Dmitriev took a total of 150 signatures he handed over 107 thousand, and reliable recognized 106 841. The CEC tries to explain the situation can only the candidates themselves, they have no errors can not be.

Sergey Carecen immediately recognized that the signatures were filed much less, but the fact that he gave, should be enough for registration. But once he gave extra nearly forty thousand, that fact does not change. On his page on Facebook he wrote that he “continues to advocate for the continued involvement of all democratic forces in these elections for change needed in Belarus”. In an interview TYT.BY he said that he had invested in this campaign too much effort, therefore, to withdraw from the race for not going. Although he would consider this option if “it to something brought”.

the Head of public group “Tell the truth” Tatsiana Karatkevich admits that the Commission could make that “mistake” deliberately. “It’s hard to comment on something irrelevant, but I think it could be an intentional mistake. The essence of all actions – to split, to cause another flurry of accusations, to talk toit is real and who is not, to provoke a fuss between us – all of this distracts from the real work.

it is important that the society has decided to participate as actively in the elections, whether it’s the “against all” or “for” someone. You need to practice to show three percent (Lukashenko)”.

According to Korotkevich, in case of candidates who share their views, do not register, they are ready to unite with them. “Moreover, there are no fundamental differences in our program and programs Tsepkalo or Babariko no.”

But Anna Konopacka told “MK” that no mistake in the counting of votes and it is even ready to show the signature, but will not do it, because it’s the disclosure of personal data. According to her version, she personally filed in Minsk more than 150 thousand signatures, because they feared bribery coordinators. While she was grateful to the people who passed the signature.

“I Have copies of everything. Unfortunately, I can’t show them because they contain personal information, but if these people agree, then I will tell them. Even put me personally of signatures was enough to be registered.” She does not allow his withdrawal. “If you carefully follow the situation in Belarus, you should know that I’m the only real politician in this campaign. I am in opposition since 1995, you know? I really do politics, but the goal of any politician is coming to power. I can’t do that I will fight to the end.”

By Konopacki, the main difference with this campaign from previous ones – the influence of Moscow, and also people who do not win, and personal benefits. So, according to her, Victor Babariko trying to get the status of “political prisoner” instead of “criminal”. “I find it funny to see people regime earned money suddenly become reformers or revolutionaries.”

the Situation in Belarus commented on the political analyst Dmitry Bolkunets.

From the very beginning it was obvious that Lukashenko will leave only convenient rivals. That Tsepkalo rejected half of the signatures is the main sign that the candidate withdraw from the race.

as for Babariko, at the stage of verification of its Declaration will find any undeclared facility, a garage, or something larger, and it will be removed. In addition, Babariko is in the KGB jail and will not be able to lead a full campaign. Will not allow to participate in elections and Svetlana Tikhanovski, since it may be a protest vote and it will give a failure in the system.

Suddenly the candidates have showed up a huge number of signatures, they did not give up. Now Anna Konopacka comes up with various legends, as it turned out, but if we look at the table published by the CEC, 90% of the signatures she gathered in the Minske.

same situation with Cerecere, but he recognized that it is this figure painted. The Belarusian authorities openly mock the electorate and make it clear that the decision the country takes only Lukashenko.

In the end, the elections allow Lukashenko and three spoilers: Konopacky, Dmitrieva and Cerecere that will help him to ensure the election campaign.

I note that an important role until July 14 to take advantage of the position of the United States, the EU and part of the Russian Federation. The West needs to register candidates, to let go of Babariko. Otherwise, Lukashenko risking that after August 9, it can be considered an illegitimate President. Russia may also refuse to cooperate. Therefore, Lukashenko’s position on this issue is risky enough, given that there are no internal resources for economic development.