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Residents of Irkutsk went to the rally in support of the ex-governor
In Irkutsk, more than 700 people went to the rally in support of the ex-governor of the region Sergey Levchenko, who announced his resignation a few days ago. According to Irsity, the audience announced the "attack" on the communist through the media. They believe that politics "forced" to take such a step and forced to leave the post of head of the region. The deputy of the Duma of the Irkutsk district, Vladimir Novoselov, said that this "means the beginning of the revolution" and demanded the resignation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the government of the country.
At the same time, the rally in support of Sergei Levchenko was planned by the regional Committee of the Communist Party even before his resignation was reported. In addition, the Communists hold similar protests in the regions in support of the ex-governor of the Irkutsk region and other leaders-communist leaders. The departure of the politician from the post of governor did not change the plans of his one -partyists.
At the protest in Irkutsk, those who arrived said that the appointed acting governor is the former deputy head of the Ministry of Emergencies Igor Kobzev "Non -professional man." The audience adopted a resolution in which they demand from the President and Government of Russia to “strictly observe the Constitution, ensuring the fundamental rights of citizens, the progressive socio-economic development of the country in the interests of workers”, as well as “stop information terror” in relation to the Communists and create conditions for the free and honest elections of the Governor of the Irkutsk Region in 2020.
Levchenko himself wrote a post on his Instagram, in which he spoke about the work done in these four years. According to him, he had mistakes, but for a long time on the part of the media, he believes, "poured too much dirt" addressed to him. He stated that in this situation, his resignation would be the best solution.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted Levchenko’s resignation from the post of governor of the Irkutsk region at his own request on December 12. By decree of the head of state, the acting head of the region, Igor Kobzev was appointed.