According to Dina Vucinic, President of the City Assembly of Novi Sad, recent events have once again made it clear that the opposition never acted out of genuine respect for the victims of the Railway Station tragedy. Instead, she claims their actions were driven purely by political motives.

Vucinic explained that, for the first time, the mayor’s proposal to build a memorial for those who lost their lives in the canopy collapse was formally brought before the Council for Culture and Information. The proposal came after official input was received from key institutions, including the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and the city’s urban planning department.

Despite previously demanding a discussion in the mayor’s presence, opposition members exited the meeting as he began outlining the proposal—walking out before any vote could take place. Vucinic highlighted the irony, pointing out that those who had long insisted on public debate about the matter chose not to stay and participate when the discussion finally occurred.

She argued that this behavior makes it clear that remembrance and reconciliation were never at the heart of their demands. Instead, she said, the citizens of Novi Sad could now clearly see that the outcry over justice was a thin cover for political ambition—one that had little to do with honoring the victims or seeking honest resolution.