Approximately around 1,500 Italian citizens in Rome protested on Saturday in request for the resignation of the Prime Minister; Silvio Berlusconi. The rally was supposedly arranged by the “Purple People” also known as Popola Viola; which happens to be an Internet movement with no political party affliated.
These people were seen to be wearing purple clothing such as purple T-shirts and scarves. In addition, they were also carrying placards that said “Dimettiti!” and “Licenziamolo!” which means “resign” and “let’s sack him!” respectively.
Some protesters claim that nothing has been improved in Italy since last year. Protesters are also demanding for a new electoral law and early elections. On account of this, the protesters goal is to put pressure against the Parliament to focus on the real problems of Italy instead of the personal interest of the Prime Minister.
The rally consisted of speeches and a concert by lawyers, journalist, and other civil figures. A similar rally about the same situation regarding Berlusconi took place last year in December.
In comparison to both events; the event that happened this year attracted less of a turnout than last year’s event. The protesters were reported to arrive from hundreds of buses and some ferries. Work Cited:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i-KMr7R6RkiJL_svD2cnGBbOdr7Q?docId=CNG.7bb3329fbab3923d23b175eda2b0410f.7b1
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1588616.php/Thousands-take-to-streets-in-Rome-against-Berlusconi
a grass-roots movement named “Il Popolo Viola” (The Purple People)
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