BELGRADE, March 4. /TASS/. Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik condemned the opposition's use of stun grenades and smoke bombs to disrupt a Serbian parliament meeting, calling it an attempt to forcibly overthrow the government and expressing support for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
"I fully support President Aleksandar Vucic and the institutions of Serbia in defending the constitutional order and stability of the state! Today, we witnessed a disgraceful attempt to violently overthrow the government and plunge the National Assembly into chaos. Instead of dialogue, they resort to smoke bombs; instead of politics, they incite street violence; instead of serving the people, they attack state institutions. This is not a political opposition but a destructive force seeking to bring Serbia to its knees!" Dodik wrote on his X page.
"I wish those who have suffered a speedy recovery. And to those who think they can conquer Serbia with bombs, I declare: Serbia is no one's prey!" the politician concluded.
Radio Television of Serbia, citing a statement by Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, reported that three MPs of the National Assembly (unicameral parliament) of Serbia were injured in a fight between lawmakers from opposition parties and the ruling majority. One of the injured is in serious condition.
Earlier on Tuesday, opposition MPs attempted to disrupt a parliamentary session by setting off pyrotechnic devices in the session hall. The altercation began when one opposition MP tried to approach the rostrum out of turn. His associates ignited colored smoke bombs and unfurled a banner demanding the overthrow of Vucic. In response, MPs from the ruling coalition waved the national flags of Serbia.