Residents of their hometown Biłgoraj comment on Palikot’s detention. “At last”
Janusz Palikot also aroused great emotions in his hometown of Biłgoraj. Journalists from the naTemat.pl portal asked city residents about their reactions to the detention of the businessman.
In Biłgoraj, Janusz Palikot grew up, went to school and started his adventure with business. The local road to Lublin is called “Palikotówka”, and the former politician enjoys the title of Honorary Citizen of the City. However, his arrest was met with mixed reactions. Not all residents want to defend the former politician.
Biłgoraj reacts to the allegations against Janusz Palikot
It turns out that Janusz Palikot was controversial not only on a national scale, but also in his hometown. A naTemat.pl journalist who went to Biłgoraj met both shocked and satisfied people after the former MP was detained and charged. “They finally got the better of him,” commented one of the women interviewed.
The mayor of the city, Janusz Rosłan, recalled that Janusz Palikot was involved in opposition activities during the times of the Polish People’s Republic. He was supposed to distribute leaflets and openly criticize the communist authorities. However, he admits that he was surprised by the politician’s quick enrichment. – I wondered how it was possible to achieve such wealth in such a short time – he said.
Roslan pointed out that Palikot played an important role in the reconstruction of the Biłgoraj Cultural Center. He also supported local investments. Some city residents were surprised by the detention of such a famous person. — I’m shocked. I knew him as a good businessman, emphasized one of our interlocutors. He recalled that thanks to Palikot, many people from the region found employment.
After the initial success in the production of Ambra wines, Palikot no longer recorded large profits. – I find it hard to believe that Janusz would consciously conduct activities aimed at harming someone and stealing from anyone. This doesn’t make sense to me. I think he had a business plan and it simply didn’t come true, argued Mayor Roslan.
The naTemat journalist noticed that Palikot in his city was criticized especially by people associated with the Church. They accused him of controversial views and actions. She emphasized, however, that the politician’s defenders considered him an example of an entrepreneur who did not forget about developing the local economy.
Detention of Janusz Palikot
On Thursday, October 3, Janusz Palikot was detained by CBA agents and on Friday he was charged with eight charges – one concerns misappropriation, while the remaining seven charges concern the suspicion of committing the crime of fraud. Palikot faces up to 20 years in prison. On Saturday, the court decided to temporarily and conditionally arrest the businessman for two months unless he pays a bail of one million zlotys.
Robert Biedroń, commenting on this matter, emphasized that Palikot had considerable merit in national politics. – He introduced topics to the Polish political scene that were taboo and I appreciate it. Separation of church and state, civil partnerships, women’s rights. He did it in a specific way that aroused emotions and sometimes embarrassment for some people. But when it came to business, he was lost. Here it must be said clearly: everything indicates that he has deceived many people and must answer for his actions, he said.
– Janusz Palikot, in my opinion, has done a lot of good in Polish politics. He introduced many politicians who are still active today. He introduced many topics that had not been raised before. But as an entrepreneur, he has probably turned out to be a villain in recent years, Biedroń concluded.