Death of Corruption
Today- the 25th of October- is election day in Serbia, and my heart is completely heavy, but still filled with hope. For over two years, students across Serbia have been fighting for a better future. They have refused to stay silent against the government which is wrapped in greed and negligence. Their motto has always been so clear: no oppression, truth over lies.
"Studenti pobeđuju". Students win.
They have continued to stand up against Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling SNS party, even when faced with political tactics, intimidation, and attempts to silence them. There have been "allegations" (legal reason I write that) of paid groups and violent individuals being used to threaten, harass, and physically attack student protesters. Yet, despite all of this, the students have refused to back down.
You might be wondering, “Lee, why are they protesting in the first place?”
There is one tragedy we can't ever forget: the collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad, the city I come from. In November 2024, 15 people died in the disaster. One more victim later died from their injuries. Sixteen lives were lost. Due to cut corners and greed. Mind you the railway was just built. No one was held accountable for this event.
Today, people are being asked to make a choice. Today is about more than just political parties. It is about accountability. It is about justice for those who lost their lives. It is about a generation that refuses to watch its homeland being taken away from it, piece by piece.
The students have reminded an entire country what it means to stand up for something bigger than yourself. They have shown that even when people in power seem untouchable, people can still find the courage to challenge them.
I don't know what today will bring. But I know that I will be voting for Number 3. The students. I know that Vučić will do anything to stay in that position but Students win.
And perhaps that is where hope begins.
Praying for my home country today. May justice finally roll down like waters ₊˚⊹♡
xoxo, NotLee 💌
