They highlight the heroism and bravery of its participants who fought for liberation from the fascist rule. The rebellion has significantly influenced Slovak statehood and still clearly confirms that Slovakia has a strong anti -fascist legacysaid Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD).
According to him, the uprising was one of the most important periods of the national history of Slovakia. It formed the foundation of statehood and democratic identity of today’s SR. According to the head of Slovak diplomacy, the desire for peace and free life also expressed the desire. Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer-SD) speaks of the most important holiday of the Slovak Republic in connection with the SNP. “The SNP has played an important role in the defeat of fascism and Nazism,” he said, adding that it is extremely important to use the legacy of the Uprising even today.
The head of the Justice Department Boris Susko (Smer-SD) underlined that freedom was never a matter of course. “You required the courage of people who risked everything to make Slovakia the future,” noted. In his words, justice, democracy and human dignity are worth protecting them every day.
The historical legacy of the SNP about the deadness of the Slovak nation must not be thwarted by internal armor, the Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok (voice-SD) responded. At the same time, he appreciated the speech of the President of the Slovak Republic Petr Pellegrini at the celebrations, which he called to stop the spread of hatred of all who consciously or unconsciously contribute to her.
The SNP also commemorates Kamil Šaško (Voice-SD) in Banská Bystrica. According to him, the rebellion is a moment when Slovakia has decided not to give up its dignity. “The heroes have deployed their lives so we can live freely. Being here today means to bow to their courage and realize that freedom and peace are not a gift, but a commitment we need to protect,” noted.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Denisa Sakova (voice-SD), the SNP anniversary is not only a memory of the past, but a strong legacy. “It reminds us that freedom, peace and democracy are not a matter of course, but the values we need to protect,” she stressed.
Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for the Renewal Plan and Knowledge Economy Peter Kmec (Voice-SD) pointed out that the SNP was created by a decision of thousands of people who risked lives for ideals that exceeded their own destiny. “They fought not only the courage of soldiers and guerrillas, but also with the determination of doctors, teachers, peasants or ordinary families who provided refuge and help, ” stated.
The uprising is for the Minister of Tourism and Sport Rudolf Huliak (independent) not only a historical event, but also a permanent legacy that freedom and national pride must always be our solid pillars. “SNP heroes have laid their lives for us to live in free and proud Slovakia,” added.
