An evening protest took place in Radom in front of the detention center as supporters asked for the release of Mariusz Kamiński and stood in solidarity with him. Barbara Kamińska, the wife of the former minister, addressed Prime Minister Donald Tusk, expressing strong personal support for her husband and vowing to stand by him through ongoing challenges.
The gathering marked the third day of demonstrations outside the Radom Detention Center, with participants voicing backing for Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik, who were detained at the Przytuły Stare facility in the Mazovian Voivodeship. The event drew a mix of longtime supporters and new attendees who shared a common hope for clarity and due process in the cases involved.
Several observers and participants noted visible solidarity across the crowd, including remarks from attendees who emphasized patriotism and the belief that the figures involved deserved fair treatment rather than contempt or automatic penalties.
Across the assembly, chants carried through the cool evening air, including calls for release, resilience, and unity among supporters.
Intentional separation
The protest drew participation from a broad spectrum of people, including Barbara Kamińska, wife of the former minister, who spoke about the emotional and political pressures surrounding the case. Speakers argued that authorities had used tactics to separate Kamiński and Wąsik, potentially weakening a unified public response by dividing crowds into smaller gatherings and creating the impression of limited support. Despite these claims, the gathering remained sizeable, and many participants asserted that public sentiment would respond to any attempt to fragment the movement.
– she stated.
In recounting recent political shifts, she recalled a moment when Kamiński continued to hold office after a broader government reshuffle. She described how, following a gambling-related controversy, the prime minister at the time dismissed Kamiński in a move she characterized as unlawful, a decision she said was later reversed by others. She framed the sequence as a controversial political action that did not trigger the level of public outcry some might have expected.
– Kamińska reflected.
“I’m not afraid of you!”
Several participants, including members of the December 13 coalition, spoke during the event. Their messages suggested that the current wave of demonstrations would endure and that the situation would eventually settle, even as questions arose about the funding and administration of related institutions.
– Kamińska asserted, reiterating that her husband remains a figure of courage to her and to many others, regardless of wider approval or disapproval.
She added that she would defend him to the very end.
“I’m not afraid of you!”
– Kamińska repeated.
“They are doing this to intimidate all of us.”
The event also featured remarks from Kacper Kamiński, the former minister’s son, who thanked attendees for their turnout and stressed the importance of standing up against perceived injustice and political actions he linked to retaliation against his father for his work against corruption and for challenging powerful allies of former Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
– he noted, explaining that the aim appeared to be intimidation of supporters. He urged the crowd to remain steadfast and resolute, promising that the struggle would continue and that a positive outcome would follow.
– said the son of the former MP.
“They are doing this to intimidate all of us.”
– he added.
“He fought against communism and then against corruption.”
Among those at the demonstration were colleagues of the former CBA head, local government officials, and members of the ruling party, including several prominent politicians. Speakers praised Kamiński for his long career in public service and for taking on difficult challenges over the years, arguing that he faced numerous legal and political battles while staying committed to public duties.
– a participant commented, noting that the persistent resilience seen in the current case mirrored earlier efforts to confront corruption and political pressure, which continued to shape the national discussion.
Legal chairman of TVP in Radom
TVP’s legal head, Michał Adamczyk, addressed the crowd, emphasizing concerns about the rule of law and how legal norms are applied by the current majority. He warned that the standards being invoked bore similarities to developments in nearby regions, urging attendees to voice their views daily if possible and to stay determined, believing that a strong, persistent voice could influence outcomes over time.
The demonstration at the Radom prison lasted about an hour, and participants indicated that similar actions would continue in the days ahead.