China News Agency, Moscow, August 17, According to RT TV news, Belarusian President Lukashenko said on the 17th when meeting workers at the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant that the presidential election could be held again after the adoption of the new constitution.
Lukashenko said that Belarus needs a new constitution. Two versions of the new constitution have been rejected by myself because they are very different from the current constitution. The third revision and supplement are in progress, and a referendum will be held. After the referendum becomes the new constitution, he will transfer power in accordance with the constitution, "but not under pressure or through street campaigns."
Lukashenko said that if you wish, you can hold elections for parliament, president and local authorities in accordance with the new constitution.
According to TASS news agency, Lukashenko also mentioned on the same day that his high vote rate in the election could not be faked. Although opponents urged people not to vote in the early elections, the early election turnout rate reached 42%. Supporters of the president accounted for the majority.
Lukashenko said that he agrees with Russian President Putin and that the cause of the current chaotic situation is not simple. He emphasized that the protesters should not provoke the personnel of the powerful organization, and said that in the face of provocative behavior, the personnel of the powerful organization will respond.
Belarus held presidential elections on August 9, and the current President Lukashenko won the election with high votes. On the night of the election, people from many places in Belarus held rallies to protest the election process and results. As of the 17th, the public rally and protest continued. During this period, the Belarusian police detained a large number of protesters. On the 17th, some workers at the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant announced a strike. (Finish)