Former Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov told a program that the arts remain marginalized despite effective governance under the current leadership. Rashidov said he spent years drafting legislation with colleagues, but added that cultural preservation remains critical to national identity. The former National Assembly Speaker criticized opposition parties for failing to demonstrate capabilities during the four years of political instability.
Rashidov defended the government against claims about unaffiliated ministers and characterized opposition tactics as street-level posturing. He cited inadequate infrastructure development, material resources, and public confidence as reasons for his parliamentary departure. Rashidov questioned disputes over National Security Service protection and argued that excessive motorcades undermine state authority when politicians elevate themselves above institutional frameworks.
Rashidov defended the government against claims about unaffiliated ministers and characterized opposition tactics as street-level posturing. He cited inadequate infrastructure development, material resources, and public confidence as reasons for his parliamentary departure. Rashidov questioned disputes over National Security Service protection and argued that excessive motorcades undermine state authority when politicians elevate themselves above institutional frameworks.
