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Hundreds protest against Hungarian PM

15 Mar 2007 09:34:39 GMT
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BUDAPEST, March 15 (Reuters) - Hundreds of people protested against Hungary's Socialist Prime Minister at the start of ceremonies to mark the country's national holiday on Thursday, demanding his resignation and shouting "traitor".

The protests mark a renewal of a campaign to get rid of Ferenc Gyurcsany whose admission in a leaked tape that he had lied about the state of the budget to win last year's election triggered seven weeks of violent demonstrations last year.

A crowd of around 300 people shouted "Go, Gyurcsany, go" and "communist pig" during a ceremony outside parliament, the building which was the focus of violent protests last year in which 800 demonstrators and police were injured.

Police and the government have said that they are prepared for trouble, but do not expect a repeat of last year's widespread clashes. Political analysts say the government is safe.

Far-right groups say that they will attempt to join a rally by the main parliamentary opposition party in the afternoon which is expected to attract tens of thousands of people.

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Last updated:Thu Mar 15 09:36:19 2007