Vučić Calls Citizens Imbeciles Over Protests, Đilas Fires Back With Dark 90s Reminder
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has once again shown his contempt for citizens by calling those blocking traffic across the country “imbeciles.” Yes, you read that right! People peacefully crossing pedestrian crossings multiple times to block traffic and demand accountability for the tragedy in Novi Sad, where 16 people died eight months ago due to a collapsed canopy at the railway station, are labeled “imbeciles” by Vučić.
What Did Vučić Say?
“Imagine your child asks what dad did today, and you tell them you crossed the street several times at the pedestrian crossing. What kind of imbecile do you have to be to do that?” Vučić said, clearly showing his disdain for citizens demanding justice and responsibility.
Đilas Fires Back
Dragan Đilas, opposition leader and president of the Freedom and Justice Party, didn’t stay silent. He reminded Vučić of his statements from the 1990s, when Vučić allegedly proposed killing 100 Muslims for one Serb. Đilas posted a video with Vučić’s statements from that period, asking what Vučić would tell his child if asked what he did that day — would he say he expelled children of other nationalities from kindergartens or lied about the canopy reconstruction?
Protests Continue
The protests started immediately after the Novi Sad tragedy and have been ongoing for eight months. Students and citizens demand:
- Fulfillment of four basic demands, including publishing the full documentation of the railway station reconstruction
- Prosecution of those responsible for the accident
- Political responsibility, including the resignation of the Prime Minister and Novi Sad’s mayor
- Increased budget allocations for universities
Additionally, they demand early parliamentary elections.
Incidents and Repression
There have been incidents during the protests. In Novi Sad, 13 people were arrested, but indictments have not yet been filed. In Belgrade, the blockades prompted police reaction, and one man even threatened self-harm in front of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters. Police intervened and detained protesters. Vučić warned that the state will not allow blockades of vital facilities and that everyone attempting to do so will be arrested.
What’s Really Going On?
This is not just a clash between the government and the opposition. It’s a fight for justice, accountability, and Serbia’s future. People are outraged by the irresponsibility and arrogance of the authorities who call them imbeciles while they only seek respect for their rights and punishment for the guilty.
Conclusion
Is Vučić right to call citizens imbeciles? Or is Đilas right to remind us of the dark 90s and Vučić’s past statements? One thing is clear — Serbia is divided, and tensions are rising. While the government and opposition bicker, ordinary people suffer and demand justice.
If you ever wondered what civil disobedience means in Serbia in 2025, now you know — it’s crossing a pedestrian crossing several times and demanding accountability for the death of 16 people. What do you think? Are the protests justified or truly “imbecilic”? Drop a comment and let your voice be heard!
