Regional Governor Mincho Afuzov Announces Mayoral Candidacy Amidst Speculation

Regional Governor of Sliven, Mincho Afuzov, has announced his candidacy for mayor today. The announcement came from an initiative committee, which includes scientist Ivan Granitski and general Tsvetan Totomirov as members. It is expected that other regional governors appointed by Rumen Radev’s office will also follow suit.

However, Afuzov denied any connection between his action and the head of state. He stated, “The initiative committee has nothing to do with the presidential party or with anyone who could somehow influence outside of Sliven,” as quoted by BNR.

There are two interesting facts surrounding Afuzov’s candidacy. Firstly, he is still an acting district governor, although retired. He did not wait for his release and was the first regional official to resign, announcing that he was going on leave three days before his colleagues’ group initiative. The new government did not acknowledge the requests and announced that everyone would fulfill their duties until their official release.

Secondly, Afuzov is a member of the BSP (Bulgarian Socialist Party). However, the party’s procedures for raising candidates have not been completed, indicating that Afuzov is acting independently. He mentioned that his candidacy will be announced at the local BSP conference, and he will seek the party’s support.

In an interesting coincidence, the initiative committee that nominated Afuzov as an independent candidate is called “Let’s return Sliven.” Just three days ago, another organization with the same name, “Let’s take back Varna,” was presented in a different city. Although they did not announce a mayoral candidate, they expressed their ambitions for representation in the local government. The members of this organization are currently unknown to the public.

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What is the significance of the “Let’s return Sliven” initiative committee nominating Mincho Afuzov as an independent candidate for mayor

Regional Governor of Sliven, Mincho Afuzov, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor. The announcement was made by an initiative committee, which includes scientist Ivan Granitski and general Tsvetan Totomirov. It is expected that other regional governors under Rumen Radev’s office will also follow suit.

However, Afuzov made it clear that his decision to run for mayor has no connection to the head of state. He emphasized, “The initiative committee has nothing to do with the presidential party or with anyone who could exert influence on Sliven from outside,” as quoted by BNR.

There are two intriguing aspects regarding Afuzov’s candidacy. Firstly, he is currently an acting district governor, despite being retired. Rather than waiting for his official release, he was the first regional official to resign, announcing his decision to go on leave three days before his colleagues. The new government did not grant their requests and stated that everyone must fulfill their duties until their official release.

Secondly, Afuzov is a member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). However, the party’s procedures for selecting candidates have not been completed, suggesting that Afuzov is acting independently. He mentioned that he would announce his candidacy at the local BSP conference and seek the party’s support.

Interestingly, the initiative committee that nominated Afuzov as an independent candidate is called “Let’s return Sliven.” Coincidentally, just three days ago, another organization with the same name, “Let’s take back Varna,” was introduced in a different city. Although they did not announce a mayoral candidate, they expressed their desire for representation in the local government. The members of this organization are currently unknown to the public.

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