Last-Minute Polling Station Switch Raises Serbian Election Concerns

Vranje Election Concerns: Opposition Official Replaced at Polling Station Vranje, Serbia – Just half an hour before the commencement of local council elections in Vranje, an alleged illegal act has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. A video circulating online shows the replacement of the head of polling station BM 19, a member of the opposition Serbia Center party, with a member of the ruling SNS party. The video, recorded by an eyewitness, shows a man signing documents that appear to confirm the change. The eyewitness claims the replacement was made without proper legal procedure. "Pola sata pre početka izbora...zamenjuje se naš predsednik biračkog odbora...čovekom iz SNS-a," stated the author of the video, highlighting the alleged last-minute change and the involvement of the SNS party. The incident has sparked outrage among opposition members and raised questions about the fairness of the election. The SNS party has yet to comment on the allegations. Election officials are currently investigating the matter, and the outcome will be closely watched. This event underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring free and fair elections in Serbia.