During an interview on Bulgarian National Television, Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva asserted that there were no reports of vote rigging during the April 19 parliamentary election. Addressing hypothetical claims of result manipulation concerning Siyanie (Radiance), she stated that the CEC remains optimistic, citing positive assessments from international observers and the caretaker government. Regarding a specific incident in Montana, where a section election commission (SEC) member cast ten ballots for others, Mateva criticized the inaction of the remaining SEC members.
She argued that the failure of the other members to act immediately meant the ballots could not be retrieved once placed in the box. She emphasized that this was an isolated case among nearly 13,000 voting sections. Mateva also addressed administrative details, noting that SEC member replacements were primarily due to personal refusals.
Concerning the CEC’s relationship with the caretaker government, she stated that the commission consistently finds ways to collaborate, improving upon past working relationships. Overall, she expressed confidence in the fairness and normalcy of the election process, noting that communication with the Public Council was effective. Mateva confirmed that thirteen elected MPs are expected to choose a representative on Friday.
Concluding her remarks, she reflected on the CEC’s tenure, which ends on May 12, acknowledging the volume of national and by-election cycles managed over the last five years.
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