President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko promised not to keep power with “messenger hands”, transfers BelTA.
Lukashenko stated that the referendum on changes to the Constitution would be held, as was planned. At the same time, “the vertical authorities will have, of course, it is not easy,” because it will be necessary to “convince people.”
“Although we will not really be worth it. We will just tell people who are waiting for us in connection with the change in the Constitution so that we do not remember that we are holding a wildly power of our hands, as I often say, and so do it This constitution. No one is going to do anything, “the head of state said.
Lukashenko declared the need to change the Constitution against the background of protests that broke out in Belarus after the presidential election in 2020. He assured that after the adoption of a new fundamental law, the country will leave his post. “With the new constitution, I will not work with you the president,” said Lukashenko.
In March 2021, the Constitutional Commission began work. In August, she sent modified proposals for consideration by Lukashenko.