05 November 2010, 16:35
Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, recommends the Politicians to analyze the Reasons of the Ballot Strike and make corresponding Conclusions
"Elections have finished, however, the politicians continue to sort out their relationships, trying to correct the results, instead of trying to find out why the majority of citizens went on a ballot strike, and every fifth among those who came to the polling stations voted against everyone. Why have the citizens decided to ignore the issue on formation of the local authority that shall solve their problems?" V. Lytvyn responded during the interview for Rada television channel.
The Head of the Parliament is convinced that the situation proves that "total disappointment and disillusionment" prevail in the society. "It is difficult to implement the reforms if the public does not understand and support what is suggested on all the levels", he admitted.
"I am not inclined ‘to play with percentage´, I am convinced that the results of these elections should be accepted as the reality. Secondly, it is necessary to stop the attempts to correct their results, and suggest that local deputies should find more comfortable political power instead of the one that nominated them. I am concerned with these facts, as constraint has never led to good results", V. Lytvyn declared.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine explained, "These elections failed to contribute to the state advancement." "The local councils often consist of people who are not ready to work for the public wellfare ", he admitted, and added that people were inclined to vote for the party advertisements and their leaders, rather than for the party lists or residence of the candidates to their territorial community.
V. Lytvyn deems necessary to consider "the issue of the national security of Ukraine." He stated that the central authorities shall thoroughly tackle and supervise the land issues and guarantee observance of the Law.
According to V. Lytvyn, one of the biggest conclusions after the elections campaign is the necessity to return to the majority system of the parliamentary elections, "for people to understand whom they are electing and whether they deserve to become the public representatives".
"We should not focus on the date of elections to the parliament, as it is not the principal issue, but think about the changes after the elections", he admitted. According to Volodymyr Lytvyn, the parliamentarians should vote for the Law on Elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which is based on the majority principle. This Law envisages accountability of deputies to the voters, and presents the tools for recalling the deputies.
Asked about the possible adoption of this Law, V. Lytvyn declared, "If this decision depends on the will of politicians and parties, it will be adopted." "The public, the experts, and the journalists should have an opportunity to express for the personification of the authorities and their responsibility, otherwise, life organization in the state will never be efficient", V. Lytvyn declared.