Nikola Janović’s recent departure from the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) will not impact the party’s ratings, according to party member and representative Nikola Rakočević. In a statement made during an appearance on Nova M, Rakočević emphasized that Janović’s decision differs significantly from that of Drita Llolla, who has also exited the political scene but returned her mandate to the DPS.
Rakočević highlighted that while Llolla’s exit from politics involved returning her mandate, Janović has chosen to retain his. He asserted that this decision contributes to the strengthening of political pluralism in Montenegro. “I believe it is legitimate that Janović has kept his mandate, and I wish him success in his future political endeavors,” he remarked.
The DPS representative noted that both Janović and Llolla are quality individuals, reinforcing the party’s strong candidate selection. He stated, “This confirms the good cadre selection of the DPS. Such is the case for everyone in our party, which is evidenced by our growing ratings.”
Rakočević pointed out that while individuals may leave political parties, the manner in which these departures occur is crucial. He remarked that Montenegro has not previously experienced such civil and cultured exits from political parties. He contrasted this with the more contentious separations seen with other politicians, such as Jakov Milatović and Jevrosima Pejović from PES, and Dragoslav Šćekić from SNP, which were marked by tensions and public disputes.
He expressed confidence that Janović would continue to uphold the values he has represented within the DPS. “This will not affect the DPS’s rating. We have had other examples of departures from the DPS, and our ratings have continued to rise,” Rakočević stated, adding that those who have left the party have managed to achieve respectable results in their new endeavors.
Furthermore, he argued that Janović’s decision to retain his parliamentary mandate does not raise any concerns. Rakočević referred to the party president, Danijel Živković, who had previously extended similar opportunities to Llolla. This highlights the DPS’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership while allowing for individual choices within the party framework.
In conclusion, Rakočević remains optimistic about the future of the DPS, asserting that Janović’s departure may even bolster the sovereignist bloc in Montenegro, allowing for a more vibrant political landscape.
