The electoral process is proceeding in a businesslike and democratic manner - observer

December 19, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. A businesslike and democratic atmosphere prevails at the polling stations in the Vitebsk region, Timur Nadirashvili, an observer and chairman of the Vitebsk regional organization of the Belarusian Agrarian Party, told a BELTA correspondent. On the main voting day, the observer visited several polling stations in the agro-towns of Babinovichi and Olgovo. Noting the high voter turnout, Timur Nadirashvili stated that the precinct commissions are working clearly, harmoniously, and are not allowing any violations of the Electoral Code. Information about all presidential candidates is presented at the polling stations, and no pressure is exerted on voters. "The elections are proceeding democratically and in an organized manner," emphasized the head of the local branch of the agrarian party. During the monitoring of the precinct commissions' work, Timur Nadirashvili met with colleagues from the OSCE mission - citizens of the USA and Ireland. According to him, they share his assessment of the electoral process in the region. -0-