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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Krisztina Fenyo and Krisztina Than

Hungary rights groups urge invalid votes to defeat Orban's LGBTQ referendum

Activists shape two Xs with white canvas to encourage Hungarians to place an invalid ballot at a Fidesz proposed referendum on April 3rd as a form of protest against the referendum on LGBTQ issues, in Budapest, Hungary March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Hungarian human rights groups are urging voters to spoil their ballots to defeat a government referendum on LGBTQ issues taking place alongside a national election on Sunday, saying its approval would strengthen prejudice against the LGBTQ community.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a nationalist facing a tough battle to be re-elected for a fourth consecutive term, has proposed a referendum on ruling party legislation that limits schools' teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues.

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