The security services, including the Marshal Guard, are actively monitoring all signals related to the Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony in Parliament, the Sejm Chancellery reported on Thursday.
The security services monitor signals
On Thursday at 4 p.m., the Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place in the main hall of the Sejm. The event will be attended by President Andrzej Duda, Sejm Speaker Szymon Hołownia, and the Presidium of the Sejm. Two days earlier, the ceremony was interrupted when Confederation MP Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to extinguish burning candles.
As noted by the Sejm Chancellery in October, the relevant services, including the Marshal’s Guard, are keeping watch over all signals concerning the security of Thursday’s menorah lighting in Parliament. The aim is to ensure a safe and orderly event for all participants and observers.
Appropriate procedures are in place and emerging reports are being verified. The authorities stressed that all lines of action are being followed and that information is being checked as it becomes available to prevent any disruption or risk.
The Warsaw Public Prosecutor’s Office has formally initiated proceedings regarding Tuesday’s events in the Sejm, with the participation of Grzegorz Braun. The head of the Sejm Chancellery, Jacek Cichocki, also sent a request to the prosecutor’s office on suspicion of a crime committed by a Southern parliamentarian. The case has drawn significant attention and underscores ongoing concerns about security and the conduct of public figures during high-profile ceremonies.
In related coverage, observers noted the need for clear rules and swift responses to any acts that could threaten public safety or offend the ceremonial character of government events. The situation has sparked discussions about security protocols and the balance between openness and protection during national events. The authorities remain focused on ensuring that the Hanukkah menorah lighting proceeds with decorum and respect for all participants, while preserving the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. These developments are being followed closely by national media and political commentators as the investigation progresses. [Citation: wPolityce]
Source: wPolityce