Putin invites opposition to dialogue

Russian PM Vladimir Putin has called on opposition representatives to join him in a dialogue "about the future, priorities and perspectives", said reports.

Izvor: Tanjug

Monday, 16.01.2012.

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Russian PM Vladimir Putin has called on opposition representatives to join him in a dialogue "about the future, priorities and perspectives", said reports. Putin, who will run for his third presidential term in elections this March, said that opposition parties were too focused on personalities without paying attention to political ideas, "and what to do after elections": Putin invites opposition to dialogue "To hand over the power to better people? And then what? I am concerned that there has been no debate on what to do outside of elections, and after elections. In my opinion, that is not in the best interest of the country and the quality of our society's development, it is not on the level of its education and responsibility." Putin also stressed that he believed the Russian citizens should have an opportunity to discuss "not only advantages and shortcomings of politicians - which is not bad in itself - but also the programs planned to be implemented by certain political personalities." "We need a wide-reaching dialogue on the future and priorities, on the long-term choice of national development and perspectives. Challenges and tasks should be at the focus of those programs. How to improve living conditions - this is an invitation to dialogue," said he. Last Thursday, the Russian premier launched his website, detailing the priorities of his presidential bid, and promising a rule responsible toward the citizens, at the same time distancing himself from the ruling United Russia party, on whose ticket he will run in the March 4 ballot. Although opinion polls show Putin to be by far the most popular politician in Russia, leaving all candidates well behind, it remains unclear if he will win in the first round. In December, United Russia won 49.4 percent of votes in the country's parliamentary elections - ar result that has been disputed by opposition parties, and a large number of citizens, said reports. Vladimir Putin (file) Tanjug

Putin invites opposition to dialogue

"To hand over the power to better people? And then what? I am concerned that there has been no debate on what to do outside of elections, and after elections. In my opinion, that is not in the best interest of the country and the quality of our society's development, it is not on the level of its education and responsibility."

Putin also stressed that he believed the Russian citizens should have an opportunity to discuss "not only advantages and shortcomings of politicians - which is not bad in itself - but also the programs planned to be implemented by certain political personalities."

"We need a wide-reaching dialogue on the future and priorities, on the long-term choice of national development and perspectives. Challenges and tasks should be at the focus of those programs. How to improve living conditions - this is an invitation to dialogue," said he.

Last Thursday, the Russian premier launched his website, detailing the priorities of his presidential bid, and promising a rule responsible toward the citizens, at the same time distancing himself from the ruling United Russia party, on whose ticket he will run in the March 4 ballot.

Although opinion polls show Putin to be by far the most popular politician in Russia, leaving all candidates well behind, it remains unclear if he will win in the first round.

In December, United Russia won 49.4 percent of votes in the country's parliamentary elections - ar result that has been disputed by opposition parties, and a large number of citizens, said reports.

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