Will students capture power in Serbia?

Movement started from Novi Sad railway station accident
The student movement in Serbia began after a tragic accident in November 2024. 16 people were killed when a balcony collapsed at the railway station in the country’s northern city of Novi Sad. After the accident, fears of corruption in government railway projects were raised. After this, the students started protesting demanding action against those responsible and fixing accountability.

Students protest on the streets against corruption
The protest that initially started over the accident gradually turned into a big movement against the government. The students alleged that corruption is increasing in the country and the rule of law is weakening. His movement also started getting support from those people who were disappointed with the traditional political parties. The main demands of the students are to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in government functioning.

Students entered the electoral fray by making ‘Student List’
After nearly two years of agitation, students formed a new political organization named ‘Students List’. He demanded early elections. Now this organization is directly challenging Vucic’s party by entering the elections. The student movement has campaigned using slogans like ‘Students will win’ and ‘Serbia or Mafia’. Its leadership is not in the hands of any one face. The organization is emphasizing action against corruption and restoring the rule of law.

Students are trying to reach every village
The student organization did not limit its campaign only to big cities. Students reached rural areas through foot marches and bicycle tours and contacted voters. These areas are traditionally considered strongholds of Vucic’s party. Despite criticism of the students in the pro-government media, people associated with the movement are continuing their campaign. A large number of supporters also gathered at the last election rally in Belgrade and raised slogans of victory.

Accused of working at the behest of foreign powers
Vucic has consistently expressed his views on pro-government media during the election campaign. He described the opponents as working at the behest of foreign powers and alleged that they want to spread anarchy in the country through ‘color revolution’. Vucic says his plans will bring prosperity to the country. He has also made development works like construction of new roads and hospitals a part of his campaign.

Vucic accused of suppressing democratic freedom
Vucic’s critics allege that his rule has led to increased corruption, alleged links to organized crime, and a crackdown on democratic freedoms. Questions have been raised especially regarding the independence of the media. However, Vucic continues to deny these allegations. Fears of corruption in railway projects also played a role in increasing resentment against the government. After the Novi Sad disaster, students made this issue the center of their movement.

Mention of Putin’s support in election campaign
Vucic is also repeatedly mentioning his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin during the election campaign. He took a pro-EU stance when he came to power in 2012, but is now also giving priority to relations with Russia. In a statement to Serbia’s state TV channel RTS, Vucic said Putin knows that if his populist party wins, sanctions will not be imposed on Russia. Vucic also said that Putin expressed his hope for him to become prime minister.

Will students capture power in Serbia?
The crowd of 1.5 lakh increased the heartbeat of the world

Belgrade: The political atmosphere has heated up in Serbia before the parliamentary elections to be held on Sunday. In the capital Belgrade, student organization ‘Students List’ demonstrated a big show of strength against the government. About 1.5 lakh people are said to participate in this rally. This time the main contest in the elections is believed to be between former President Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and the new political organization that emerged from the student movement. The student organization aims to challenge the nearly 14-year rule of Vucic and his party.

Movement started from Novi Sad railway station accident
The student movement in Serbia began after a tragic accident in November 2024. 16 people were killed when a balcony collapsed at the railway station in the country’s northern city of Novi Sad. After the accident, fears of corruption in government railway projects were raised. After this, the students started protesting demanding action against those responsible and fixing accountability.

Students protest on the streets against corruption
The protest that initially started over the accident gradually turned into a big movement against the government. The students alleged that corruption is increasing in the country and the rule of law is weakening. His movement also started getting support from those people who were disappointed with the traditional political parties. The main demands of the students are to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in government functioning.

Students entered the electoral fray by making ‘Student List’
After nearly two years of agitation, students formed a new political organization named ‘Students List’. He demanded early elections. Now this organization is directly challenging Vucic’s party by entering the elections. The student movement has campaigned using slogans like ‘Students will win’ and ‘Serbia or Mafia’. Its leadership is not in the hands of any one face. The organization is emphasizing action against corruption and restoring the rule of law.

Students are trying to reach every village
The student organization did not limit its campaign only to big cities. Students reached rural areas through foot marches and bicycle tours and contacted voters. These areas are traditionally considered strongholds of Vucic’s party. Despite criticism of the students in the pro-government media, people associated with the movement are continuing their campaign. A large number of supporters also gathered at the last election rally in Belgrade and raised slogans of victory.

Accused of working at the behest of foreign powers
Vucic has consistently expressed his views on pro-government media during the election campaign. He described the opponents as working at the behest of foreign powers and alleged that they want to spread anarchy in the country through ‘color revolution’. Vucic says his plans will bring prosperity to the country. He has also made development works like construction of new roads and hospitals a part of his campaign.

Vucic accused of suppressing democratic freedom
Vucic’s critics allege that his rule has led to increased corruption, alleged links to organized crime, and a crackdown on democratic freedoms. Questions have been raised especially regarding the independence of the media. However, Vucic continues to deny these allegations. Fears of corruption in railway projects also played a role in increasing resentment against the government. After the Novi Sad disaster, students made this issue the center of their movement.

Mention of Putin’s support in election campaign
Vucic is also repeatedly mentioning his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin during the election campaign. He took a pro-EU stance when he came to power in 2012, but is now also giving priority to relations with Russia. In a statement to Serbia’s state TV channel RTS, Vucic said Putin knows that if his populist party wins, sanctions will not be imposed on Russia. Vucic also said that Putin expressed his hope for him to become prime minister.