Roma Party questions Serbian president's cash handout announcement

Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, has publicly questioned Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's recent announcement regarding a cash handout for adult citizens. Šajn urged Vučić to clarify whether the funds represent money rightfully owed to citizens over the past 15 years or if they are simply budget resources being deployed for political advantage ahead of upcoming elections.

Šajn described the situation as a "misuse," emphasizing the need to hold the government accountable. He stated that citizens are the true holders of sovereignty, not mere "minority shareholders" in a regime that dictates when and how they receive "alms." The Roma Party has consistently highlighted the exploitation of poverty among Serbian citizens during election campaigns.

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In any case, it is a misuse, it is only a question of what kind. We must force the regime to understand that citizens are the holders of sovereignty, not minority shareholders in a regime cartel that calls itself Serbia and gives itself the right to decide on everything, including how much and when minority shareholders will receive alms.

Vučić explained the measure by stating that funds have been "smartly saved" over 15 years through "action funds." This assertion has raised several critical questions for Šajn. If the money belongs to the citizens, he asked, why was it not disbursed annually and instead held for 15 years? He also questioned the legal basis for the state to retain citizens' funds for such extended periods and use them at its discretion.

Furthermore, Šajn demanded transparency regarding the whereabouts and management of these funds. He asserted that the public has a right to know if these citizen-owned assets were used or invested during the time they were held by the state. The announcement comes amid speculation that elections could be held in late September or early October.

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Smartly we acted and saved money for years, it has been 15 years since this money has been collected through action funds, so we will make you happy, all adult citizens.