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Thousands of supporters packed the “Borac” sports hall in Čačak for a pre-election rally featuring list leader Aleksandar Vučić on October 19, 2026. The high-capacity gathering comes amid announcements of major infrastructure and healthcare investments, alongside pointed criticism of local political opponents and media access.
Packed Halls and Local Infrastructure Pledges in Čačak
Supporters filled the Borac sports hall in Čačak hours before the event began on October 19, 2026, with crowds spilling into surrounding streets carrying Serbian flags and symbols of the Srpska napredna stranka. Attendees waved banners reading messages like Čačak uz Vučića, Lučani uz Vučića, and Gornji Milanovac uz Vučića, while musical acts performed before the main speeches, including performances by Miroslav Ilić and the Gobović sisters noted by Tanjug.
Addressing the packed venue, list leader Aleksandar Vučić outlined specific development targets for the region. He promised that if he becomes prime minister, construction on a new general hospital in Čačak will start next year, alongside a closed swimming pool scheduled for 2028. Local economic conditions have shifted significantly over the past decade, moving away from the heavy reliance on the old Ibar Highway toward a transport hub connected by four modern highways since the opening of the Ljig–Preljina section in November 2016. According to Glas zapadne Srbije, local employment figures climbed from 28,000 workers in 2012 to over 38,000, while registered unemployment dropped significantly.
The transformation of the Moravica region also included major civil engineering feats such as the tunneling through Mount Jelica to create the Laz and Munjino Brdo tunnels, spanning more than 11 kilometers across all four tubes to connect traffic toward Požega, Zlatibor, and Montenegro. In addition to highway expansion, the regional transport network was further integrated by connecting the Moravian Corridor from Preljina to Kraljevo, positioning the area as a central junction. Prior to the rally, local sports legend Radmilo Mišović issued a public welcome and endorsement, praising state investments and encouraging residents to support continued national development. Rade Janković, a local resident attending the event, expressed strong backing for the list leader alongside his family, while independent local councilman Pavle Jelesijević publicly questioned security preparations and transit pressures surrounding the venue.
Media Access Disputes and Campaign Clash With Broadcasters
The rally also served as a platform to address a scheduling dispute involving television broadcaster N1. Vučić told the cheering crowd that his staff had arranged a scheduled 24-minute presentation slot to share the electoral platform, only to be told by the network that other list representatives could attend but he could not.
Half an hour ago I found out that I am the only man in Serbia whom N1 and its sister lying television stations have banned. On Wednesday there was supposed to be a presentation of the 'Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia' list. We were supposed to have, like everyone else, our 24 minutes. Aleksandar
Commentators on Kurir argued that the refusal backfired by drawing public focus directly to the dispute, while analyst Teodora Pešić iznela je oštru analizu uloge i finansijske pozadine medijskih kuća koje predvode ovu kampanju, naglasivši da je njihovo delovanje podređeno interesima van granica naše zemlje.
Reporting team members Olga Tomić and Nebojša Dobrić provided live coverage from the scene while studio host and editor Silvija Slamnig reviewed key themes with guests. The political schedule also featured specialized programming on Kurir Television hosted by Livija Pavićević, who discussed public recognition of state projects.
Regional Backing and Education Policy Commitments
Legendary local basketball figure Radmilo Mišović addressed the gathering to voice personal support, praising state infrastructure efforts and urging residents to back stability.
Turning to education, Vučić pledged to remove partisan politics from schools and universities. He criticized political opponents over ideological controversies involving historical figures, specifically targeting statements made by student list figures regarding Bishop Nikolaj.
Aleksandar Vučić told the audience, If I become prime minister, construction of a brand new hospital in Čačak will start as early as next year,
emphasizing that local families should receive advanced medical care without traveling to Belgrade.
In the lead-up to the main address, crowds in the fully occupied sports hall chanted patriotic slogans and performed traditional songs, reflecting the high-intensity atmosphere surrounding the regional campaign stop.