ELECTIONS-2016: In Vitebsk region, over 75% of candidates for deputies expressed their desire to participate in TV debates

In the Vitebsk region, 49 out of 65 candidates for deputies of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly have declared their intention to participate in televised debates, as reported by the regional television and radio company "Vitebsk".

"Televised debates will be held in all 14 constituencies, with 49 out of 65 registered candidates for deputies submitting applications to participate in verbal duels. Moreover, in three constituencies, all candidates will participate in televised meetings in a face-to-face format – these are Vitebsk-Gorky Constituency No. 17 (5 candidates), Polotsk Rural Constituency No. 28 (5 candidates), and Postavy Constituency No. 29 (3 candidates). The most massive discussion of competitors for a seat in parliament is expected in the Vitebsk-Chkalov Constituency No. 18, in which 6 out of 7 candidates intend to participate.

The number of participants in the programs will generally range from 3 to 5 people; televised debates in three constituencies will feature a minimum number of debaters – two participants have declared their intention to participate," the television and radio company noted. The first televised debates will be broadcast on the evening of August 26. Residents of the Vitebsk region need to elect 14 deputies to parliament on September 11.

Alena Tikhonova - BELTA.