KINAL: Surprise from Ch. Kastanidis, P. Geroulanos – They do not take a position in favor of G. Papandreou for the second round

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The reactions of both Pavlos Geroulanos and Haris Kastanidis, former close associates of George Papandreou, who in view of the second round of the internal elections in KINAL do not take a position in favor of the former prime minister, thus indirectly supporting the candidacy of Nikos.

Nikos Androulakis, who seems to be the big favorite of the second round since not only is he very different from the second George Papandreou, but at the same time he expects the vote of Andreas Loverdos’s fans and goes down to the second round with an air of victory.

Geroulanos’ statement

Asked if and which candidate he will support in the second round, Mr. Geroulanos replied that he would listen to them, however, noting that those who supported him are not waiting for suggestions on what they will do. “People have an opinion, they are informed, they judge and it is demeaning to think in such terms, I certainly do not want to think of the voters in such terms. Beyond that, anyone can make their position.

The lead is clearly great, from there and beyond we have seen upheavals, but I believe it will be a difficult race from there “.

The statement of Harry Kastanidis

But Haris Kastanidis also seems to deny all the information of the previous days, which stated that in case of his exclusion from the second round of the internal party elections in KINAL, he would support George Papandreou against N. Androulakis. It is noted that initially Haris Kastanidis followed George Papandreou in KIDISO made by George Papandreou, splitting PASOK during the time of Evangelos Venizelos.

With his statement, Mr. Kastanidis distanced himself from both final candidates and with his statement, he simply wished “good luck to his teammates, who will be judged in the next round.”

The statement of Harry Kastanidis is as follows:

“I thank all those who stood by me in the effort to elect a leader in the Movement for Change. I am happy for the mass participation of the citizens. I wish good luck to my fellow candidates who will be judged in the second round. I hope for the good continuation of the party.”

Pavlos Geroulanos: The ballot box has a wisdom

“We were expecting these results, at least for me, there was a polarization of the first three and an anxiety about who will go to the second round and that cost the so-called three little ones, with low percentages, despite the fact that I too Both Mr. Christidis and Mr. Kastanidis had something different to say.

But this is the ballot box and the ballot box always has a wisdom “, stressed Pavlos Geroulanos speaking in the First Program.

“We did a 30-day campaign, it was really short time to do something bigger. Our proposal for a renaissance was heard and that is a legacy. We will continue to talk about the importance of a radical decentralization of power. “, a reversal of our political system as we know it today”, added Mr. Geroulanos.

In the midst of a pandemic, 270,000 people went to the polls and waited an hour to vote, he said, describing the crowd as “shocking” and sending a message saying the world needed hope. “They sent a message that we are here and count on us. What people are saying is that first of all we need a credible opposition and a government program alternative to what the ND is giving today. The more they are disappointed that such a thing will never come. from SYRIZA, the more they go to the polls and say that “we are here and we want what we ask for”, this is what the people said yesterday and we must respect it in all its manifestations “, noted Mr. Geroulanos.

Commenting on the results of the first round, Mr. Geroulanos noted that it was a clear lead of Nikos Androulakis who overcame the rivalries of the past and the voters gave him a very big lead. “I can not tell you if what the people voted was and to what extent an ideological renewal. I look forward to hearing three things the party needs the next day. There can be no ideological stigma, there can be no “There is an open party statute and thirdly, he wants a rush, to go out and melt soles to activate the world that is inactive today.”

For the second round

Asked if and which candidate he will support in the second round, Mr. Geroulanos replied that he would listen to them, however, noting that those who supported him are not waiting for suggestions on what they will do. “People have an opinion, they are informed, they judge and it is demeaning to think in such terms, I certainly do not want to think of the voters in such terms. Beyond that anyone can make their position. The lead is clearly great, from “We have seen upheavals there and beyond, but I believe it will be a difficult fight beyond that.”

Answering the question what the next day’s bet is, he claimed that it is unity. “Let’s get out of here realizing that the world has overcome divisions within the party, that all the old oppositions or everyone who made their parties are all in the past and that it is time to move forward together with a willingness to give something. in the country and not in a mood to give something to our friends “he said, concluding.

Results

Meanwhile, according to information from the company OTS, which has undertaken the technical support of the electoral process, for the election of the new President, so far the results are as follows:

Registered Polling Stations: 805/841 (95.72%)
Ballot Integration: 258,860 / 267,968 (96.60%)

Androulakis Nikos: 94.464 (36.75%)
Papandreou George: 71.866 (27.96%)
Loverdos Andreas: 67.107 (26.11%)
Christidis Pavlos: 8.418 (3.27%)
Kastanidis Harris: 7.671 (2.98%)
Geroulanos Pavlos: 7.523 (2.93%)

It is noted that the final result of the electoral process with the integration in 100% of the polling stations, will be communicated by the Committee on Statutes and Electoral Procedures (EDEKAP).

Source: TheToc

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