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Belgrade Students Engage Voters Door-to-Door, Discussing Concerns and Political Views
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Belgrade Students Engage Voters Door-to-Door, Discussing Concerns and Political Views

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Students are actively campaigning door-to-door and at public stands in Belgrade to engage citizens.
  • They report positive interactions, with people generally welcoming conversations about their concerns and plans.
  • The campaign aims to inform voters about student initiatives and encourage participation, even engaging with supporters of the ruling party.

Students in Belgrade are actively canvassing neighborhoods and setting up public stands as part of a campaign to connect with citizens. Their "door-to-door" initiative involves direct conversations aimed at understanding public concerns and sharing their plans.

I think we are all enjoying this campaign, because doors are opening with smiles on our faces.

โ€” Isidora Jovanoviฤ‡A political science student described the positive reception during the campaign.

According to student participants, the reception has been largely positive. They report that residents often greet them with smiles and are willing to discuss their problems and perspectives on the country's situation. Even when encountering supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), students aim to maintain polite and constructive dialogue.

We introduce ourselves, ask if they have a few minutes to talk to us, ask about their problems, what they think about the situation in the country.

โ€” Branislav Todiฤ‡A lecturer explained the approach students take when engaging with citizens.

Isidora Jovanoviฤ‡, a political science student, described the campaign experience as very positive, noting that doors open with smiles. She highlighted that citizens are keen to learn about the students' plans and how they can contribute or join the movement. Branislav Todiฤ‡, a lecturer and member of the Vraฤar Assembly, added that they present themselves, ask for a few minutes of time, and inquire about citizens' issues.

Even those who do not support the students will say they do not want to talk. If they want to, we are here for a conversation.

โ€” Branislav Todiฤ‡Todiฤ‡ commented on the students' willingness to engage with all citizens, regardless of their political stance.

While acknowledging that some disagreements may arise, particularly with opposition supporters, Jovanoviฤ‡ sees this as normal for fostering discussion. Todiฤ‡ mentioned that they attempt to discuss corruption and point out issues, but if communication fails, they conclude the conversation politely. The students are also distributing flyers on how citizens can check for irregularities regarding registered voters at their addresses.

There must be different opinions for us to be able to have some discussions. We see a closer side from a voter who is inclined to the opposition than someone from the ruling regime.

โ€” Isidora Jovanoviฤ‡Jovanoviฤ‡ discussed the nature of conversations with opposition-leaning voters.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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