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Slovak President calls on people vote for election on social media

Xinhua, March 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

Thousands of Slovaks watched the live online conference hosted by President Andrej Kiska on Facebook on Tuesday, where he responded to questions and called on people to go out and vote in the March 5th Parliamentary election.

"I'm convinced that every one of us should go out to vote. The right to vote is a responsibility, but as well as an obligation to find for one self 15 or 30 minutes in order to go and put one's ballot in the box," stressed Kiska.

When asked who is he going to vote for, Kiska said he has chosen a combination of a party he trusts and also personalities on its slate.

Kiska also responded that the new Government will be decided in the election.

"In the past we as a country and as voters were able to vote right in a difficult time," explained Kiska, adding that he wishes for a government that will push health care forward as well as education. "The country's economy is doing well, but we have to establish our priorities," said Kiska. Endit