“We know that today we must mobilize our democratic society—those who supported Karol Nawrocki, as well as those who did not but are beginning to feel a certain revulsion and are coming to understand that this is not about one candidate or another, but about Poland itself,” said Jarosław Kaczyński, Chairman of Law and Justice (PiS), during a speech in Pułtusk.
Today in Pułtusk, a family picnic is being held with the participation of Law and Justice politicians and President-elect Karol Nawrocki. The event, titled “Poland Has Won”, is the first major gathering since the presidential election victory on June 1.
Jarosław Kaczyński, the PiS leader, addressed the crowd during the picnic.
“I came here to thank everyone—but above all, the man who bore the greatest responsibility and made the greatest effort, President Karol Nawrocki,” he began.
He continued, speaking about the President-elect:
“His determination, his strength, his resilience in the face of vicious attacks, his optimism—all of this was essential to winning this campaign. He is the central figure of this victory not just because he was elected president, but because he conducted himself with strength, dignity, resolve, and hard work. My congratulations and sincere thanks!”
Jarosław Kaczyński: He Will Be That Kind of President
The PiS chairman expressed his conviction that Karol Nawrocki “will indeed be that kind of president.”
“I am convinced that he will demonstrate strength, determination, and courage. He will show unwavering patriotism—as he did at the Museum of the Second World War and at the Institute of National Remembrance,” he added.
He then recalled the harsh nature of the election campaign, during which even Karol Nawrocki’s family came under attack.
“We must also thank Karol Nawrocki’s wonderful family, who have shown that the qualities I mentioned in relation to the President-elect are not unique to him. It is not just about one man—it’s a whole group, all the way down to little seven-year-old Kasia, who also showed remarkable strength despite being the target of disgraceful attacks,” said the leader of the Polish opposition.
“This strength must now translate into the strength of our movement, which faces the enormous task of leading Poland out of this difficult period—out of a dark valley—toward future victories,” Kaczyński said.
He then extended thanks to everyone involved in the election campaign. Earlier, President-elect Karol Nawrocki had emphasized the significant role played by the Gazeta Polska Clubs.
“I would like to thank everyone who joined Karol Nawrocki’s support committees, those who served on the electoral commissions, who showed courage and made it clear where they stand. (…) I also thank Professor Nowak, the most outstanding historian of our times,” said Kaczyński.
PiS Chairman: We Must Mobilize Our Democratic Forces
Kaczyński then addressed the actions of the December 13 Coalition, which has challenged the election outcome and suggested electoral fraud.
“There are those who cannot accept this democratic outcome simply because they lost. As a result, they seek to undermine it in any way possible. PiS intends, in the coming weeks, to embark on a grand tour of Poland—visiting the areas where we achieved the best results and saw the greatest increases in support,” he announced.
He added:
“We know that today we must mobilize our democratic society—those who supported Karol Nawrocki, as well as those who did not, but are beginning to feel a certain disillusionment and are coming to realize that this was never about any specific candidate—it was about Poland.”
“We must mobilize everyone, because we will not allow this fraud to stand. We will not allow our election victory to be stolen,” Kaczyński concluded.