Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev accused elements within the police force of employing tactics intended to undermine and neutralize Georgi Kandev, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry. Earlier in the day, Kandev stated in a video message that he faced pressure to resign following the submission of false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Adding to the tension, acting Prime Minister Andrey Gurov characterized the developing situation as a “shameful attempt at revanchism.” Gurov asserted that a conspiracy against the Secretary General had been initiated immediately after the government successfully addressed attacks on democracy and secured millions of euros intended for electoral oversight.
Dechev publicly voiced his support for Kandev, dismissing the controversy as a “fabricated scandal.” The Minister highlighted the recent efforts of the caretaker government and the Ministry of the Interior, noting their determination to minimize electoral misconduct, which he termed a threat to Bulgarian democracy. Dechev further argued that the opposition forces were attempting to subvert the will of the electorate, alleging that their allies were positioned within key segments of the judiciary. The statements from the acting officials underscore a significant political dispute surrounding the direction and integrity of the interior ministry.
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