Strong tensions were recorded outside the Ministry of Education, where the student protest was engulfed in physical clashes after supporters of the Democratic Party tried to join the gathering. The reaction from participants was immediate, with open calls for them to leave.
The clash began at the entrance to the protest
According to footage and reports from the scene, the incident happened when protesters linked to the Democratic Party approached the crowd of students to become part of the protest.
Participants in the gathering opposed their approach and reacted with shouts of “Leave!”, making it clear that they did not accept political involvement in the protest.
Tension escalated into physical contact
The verbal clash between the two groups quickly escalated into physical contact, creating tension in the area outside the Ministry of Education.
From the dynamics of the incident, it appears that some of the students and other participants took a firm stance against the presence of Democratic Party representatives or supporters at the protest.
The rejection of the opposition is not new
Opposition to the approach of the Democrats did not appear for the first time at this gathering.
At last Saturday’s protest as well, the students did not accept representatives and supporters of the Democratic Party joining them, maintaining the same line of rejection toward party involvement.
The incident once again highlights the tension between civic protests and attempts by politics to enter them.
On the ground, the students’ message was clear: their protest should not be used as an extension of any political force.