site.btaParliament Adopts Address to Bulgarian People for 140th Anniversary of Turnovo Constitution's Adoption

April 16 (BTA) - The
National Assembly adopted unanimously with 211 votes in favour
an address to the Bulgarian people on the occasion of the 140th
anniversary of the Turnovo Constitution's adoption. This
happened at a solemn parliamentary sitting at the National
Revival and Constituent Assembly Museum here on Tuesday.

The draft address was presented as a video with the
participation of some of the youngest parliamentarians from all
parliamentary groups. In the address, the MPs recall the work of
 modern Bulgaria's builders. "Bearers of the revival spirit,
regardless of the differences in their vision on the State's
organization, the MPs were united in their strive to achieve one
 holy and craved goal: to build a modern, independent and
prosperous Bulgaria," the parliamentarians say in the address.

"We, as the people's representatives,  acknowledge our duty to
continue the best traditions left to us by the authors of the
Turnovo Constitution. The founding fathers left us a solid
heritage. [...] Of particular importance is their example of
placing the national above the party interest in pivotal moments
 for the country," the address says.

След приемане на Обръщението, председателите на парламентарните групи произнесоха слова.

The solemn sitting was attended by President Rumen Radev,
ministers, representatives of the Judiciary, Prosecutor General
Sotir Tsatsarov, former MPs, MEPs, and representatives of
various religious denominations.

The sitting was also attended by the BSP for Bulgaria
parliamentary group, which has not taken part in parliamentary
sittings since mid-February due to disagreements with the ruling
 majority over legislation.