Peace March in Budapest: A Political Showdown

Thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest for a 'peace march' supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban amidst growing political competition. The march, which coincided with Hungary's national holiday, highlighted tensions over Hungary's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and upcoming parliamentary elections. Orban's main challenger, Péter Magyar, led a parallel demonstration.

In a significant political moment, thousands took to the streets of Budapest in support of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The so-called 'peace march' comes ahead of one of the most competitive elections in Orban's 15-year tenure.

The march, aligning with Hungary's national holiday, serves as a reminder of historical struggles as participants voiced concerns over Hungary's potential involvement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Slogans highlighted allegiance to Orban's stance against aligning with Western support for Ukraine.

While Orban addressed his supporters, his rival Péter Magyar attracted a substantial crowd in Budapest, symbolizing a growing challenge amidst economic issues and allegations of corruption facing Orban's administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)