politics
March 21, 2026
Formerly 5000, Now 2000 People: How Many Supporters from Niš are the Progressives Sending to Vučić's Rally in Belgrade
The city of Niš has a 'quota' of 2000 members and supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party who are obliged to attend a large rally in Belgrade today, March 21st, well-informed sources close to the party told our media.
TL;DR
- Niš has a quota of 2000 SNS members and supporters to attend a rally in Belgrade today.
- President Aleksandar Vučić will be the main speaker at the rally, which will also address the 'Serbia 2030-2035' program.
- The current quota of 2000 is significantly less than previous years, where quotas of 5000 or more were reported.
- City officials, heads of public administration, and employees through the party, especially those on temporary contracts, also reportedly have an obligation to attend.
- There are reports that the pressure to attend is less this year compared to previous years.
- Neither the local SNS branches nor the mayor have commented on the rally, unlike in the past.
- President Vučić has denied claims of pressuring public sector employees to attend, stating that only those who wish to should come.
- Questions have been sent to the mayor regarding the organization, cost, and payment for transporting members to the rally.
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