Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched to Parliament as the staged an anti-Orban protest against the unfair election system which gave prime minister Viktor Orban another victory in the recent polls.

The crowd of protesters were chanting "We are the majority'' as they staged a protest demanded a recount of ballots and new election law to make the system more democratic.

The protestors have alleged Orban of corruption and abuse of power.

<a href="Orban is in power since 2010 as is accused of manipulating the elections through muzzling media. Critics also say that he has curbed judicial independence.">Viktor Orban of Fidesz party came to power</a> on Sunday for the third time as his hate-campaign against immigrants secured him a strong majority in the polls.

Fidesz received 49 per cent of national party list votes and its candidates won 91 of 106 single-member constituencies, most of them in rural areas. Leftist opposition candidates carried two-thirds of the voting districts in Budapest.

There was a similar split between ages, with support for&nbsp;Orban's Fidesz at 37 percent among voters below 30, rising gradually to 46 percent among those older than 50, according to a survey by think tank Median published earlier this week.

Orban is in power since 2010 as is accused of manipulating the elections through muzzling media. Critics also say that he has curbed judicial independence.

The protestors demanded new election laws, a recount of ballots a non-partisan public media and united opposition.

Protestors marched towards parliament with singing European Union and Hungary's national anthem with their respective flags as well. Protestors have also vowed to hold another demonstration next week.

Following the massive protest, the large number of security police was deployed to the area. Riot officers were also present. However, the crowd remained peaceful.

According to reports, a majority of demonstrators were young people.

Several other parties opposing Orban's government also participated in the demonstration.

(With inputs from Reuters)

 
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The crowd of protesters were chanting 'We are the majority' as they staged a protest demanded a recount of ballots and new election law to make the system more democratic

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched to Parliament as the staged an anti-Orban protest against the unfair election system which gave prime minister Viktor Orban another victory in the recent polls. The crowd of protesters were chanting "We are the majority'' as they staged a protest demanded a recount of ballots and new election law to make the system more democratic. The protestors have alleged Orban of corruption and abuse of power. Viktor Orban of Fidesz party came to power on Sunday for the third time as his hate-campaign against immigrants secured him a strong majority in the polls. Fidesz received 49 per cent of national party list votes and its candidates won 91 of 106 single-member constituencies, most of them in rural areas. Leftist opposition candidates carried two-thirds of the voting districts in Budapest. There was a similar split between ages, with support for Orban's Fidesz at 37 percent among voters below 30, rising gradually to 46 percent among those older than 50, according to a survey by think tank Median published earlier this week. Orban is in power since 2010 as is accused of manipulating the elections through muzzling media. Critics also say that he has curbed judicial independence. The protestors demanded new election laws, a recount of ballots a non-partisan public media and united opposition. Protestors marched towards parliament with singing European Union and Hungary's national anthem with their respective flags as well. Protestors have also vowed to hold another demonstration next week. Following the massive protest, the large number of security police was deployed to the area. Riot officers were also present. However, the crowd remained peaceful. According to reports, a majority of demonstrators were young people. Several other parties opposing Orban's government also participated in the demonstration. (With inputs from Reuters)

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Tens of thousands of people hold anti-Orban protest in Hungary's Budapest