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Yet, questions about the transparency of candidate selection processes, with allegations that many positions were pre-decided or heavily influenced by older conservative factions, echo ongoing debates about the party's internal democracy. The leadership insists that the process remains genuine, with some members expressing skepticism about whether the organization is truly a grassroots movement or a top-down product.
External Relations: From Protest Movements to Political Power
The event took place amid fierce protests and media attention. Organizers utilized claims of victimhood, portraying themselves as unfairly targeted by "leftist extremists" and the mainstream media, who are accused of fomenting "unrest" and misrepresenting their positions.