“It’s not 5,000 people, but 500,000 people coming out in the streets is not enough,” Rama calls on protesters: “There are 800 or even a thousand who have made agreements with me.”

During a visit to Zvernec, Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed a gathering of residents and made comments regarding political support levels while in Tirana. Speaking to protesters, the Prime Minister asserted that the visible turnout was insufficient to gauge the depth of support for him and the Socialist Party. Rama stated that the presence of 500,000 people in the streets was inadequate, contrasting this figure with his claim of having secured agreements from 800,000, or potentially even a million people, endorsing his platform.

He emphasized that the political support base extended far beyond the demonstrators present. To illustrate the tangible impact of his administration, Rama referenced past development initiatives. He recounted his time in Tivata, Montenegro, noting that the area had been underdeveloped, largely due to its history as a military base, and that his involvement facilitated significant change.

The Prime Minister framed these developments as evidence that his governance efforts are substantial and long-term. His remarks suggest a political narrative where demonstrated public mobilization is contrasted with a perceived, larger, and more established level of backing among the general populace. The statements underscore a divergence between the number of people physically coming out to protest and the number of people, according to Rama, who are aligned with his political party.

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