Everyone has the right to opinion and freedom of expression, but no one has the right to use pressure and interference to disrupt the celebration of important dates in our history. It is particularly worrying that this happened today – July 13, the brightest date in the history of Montenegro, the day when we commemorate the timeless uprising against fascism.
This was stated by the President of the Capital City Assembly, Jelena Borovinić Bojović, strongly condemning the fact that a group of citizens prevented her from giving a speech today on the occasion of the celebration of Statehood Day at the monument to the Partisan fighter in Gorica.
She said that such incidents must not and cannot be part of the democratic society we strive for.
"On this day, we recall the courage of our ancestors who fought for freedom, dignity and togetherness. In a time when divisions, exclusivity and revanchism are still present in our society, more than ever, we are obliged to defend and nurture democratic values. Democracy implies respect for diversity and the ability to resolve political disagreements through arguments, not through attempts to humiliate institutions. Our obligation is to build an environment in which different opinions are respected, as well as the fundamental values of dignity and dialogue," concluded Borovinić Bojović.
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