The Secretary of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Vlora Çitaku, stated that in one polling station, three individuals were arrested for photographing their votes. In a press conference, she added that so far the electoral process is proceeding mostly well, with citizens turning out to vote.
She declared that today’s vote is a vote for a shared future, for development, and for dignity.
“Four years is a long time — four years is a lifetime — during which those years are led by a team that works with integrity, vision, and love for the city. Therefore, today’s vote is a vote for our shared future, for development, and for dignity. We believe in the citizens of Kosovo, we believe in our democracy, and we are convinced that this day will end successfully, with high participation and with a free and fair process for everyone. Just before I came here, I was informed by our branch in Drenas that, thanks to the intervention of our observers, three people were arrested in a polling station for photographing their votes. When we have more details, we will inform you,” she stated.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has called on citizens to go out and vote.
“As you know, the Democratic Party of Kosovo is competing with the largest number of candidates in these local elections. Based on the data we have received from the field so far, the electoral process is proceeding mostly well, and citizens are turning out to vote. The citizens of Kosovo are going to the polls and taking responsibility into their own hands to choose the direction of their local governance. As we have always emphasized, municipal governance is the most important level of government for citizens’ daily lives. The quality of life, the way our communities function, and how responsive municipalities are to citizens’ needs are all determined locally. Therefore, today, PDK calls on all citizens to go out and vote — to vote responsibly, with conviction and hope, to vote for the future they want and deserve,” she added.
According to the Central Election Commission (CEC) platform, so far 160,421 citizens across the country have exercised their right to vote — or 7.92% of eligible voters in Kosovo.
In Drenas, 4,679 citizens out of 57,342 eligible voters have voted so far — meaning 8.16% have exercised their right to vote in this municipality.
