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Siyana's father Nikolay Popov enters politics

Popov explained that they want to have representation so that they can change the system from within

Mar 1, 2026 10:00 57

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Nikolay Popov, father of 12-year-old Siyana, who died in a car accident, will participate in the early elections on April 19. The civil movement he created "Siyanie" will participate in the vote in a coalition with parties, BNT reported.

"The parties will be in the background, they give us the opportunity to realize our goals and our cause," he said in "The Day Begins with Georgi Lyubenov".

However, he said that he will not form a party.

"The only ones who agreed to accept our demands are "Volt" and "Society for a New Bulgaria". These people did not make any demands, on the contrary, they said that they would step back and give the floor and the political instrument into the hands of the citizens", he explained.

The lists will also include political representatives of these parties so that they can also bear responsibility, Popov explained. But the lists will be arranged mainly on a civic principle.

"The lists will give priority to non-governmental organizations, such as "Angels on the Road", which are our partners. New faces, young people who are not burdened by the system, will be given a chance," he said.

"The lists will be mainly on a civic principle. You will see a representative sample of society in this movement, not people who are connected by politics, but people who are connected by the cause - for saving human lives, for justice and for a lasting and visible change."

Popov explained that they want to have representation so that they can change the system from within.

"We do not strive for power. We want to have representation, we want to have a parliamentary rostrum and be able to change the system from within," said Nikolay Popov.

He also declared that after he considers that he has done his job, he will leave politics.

"I will enter parliament, I will finish my job and when I see that this is successful and has been imposed, I will leave there. I have no intention of becoming another hated politician," he said.