A member of VMRO-DPMNE has accused SDS and Venko Filipche of exploiting a tragedy in Kochani for petty political gains. According to MP Jane Micevski, SDS is using the situation to destabilize Kochani, create chaos, and spread hatred among the people.

Micevski stated that SDS’s actions extend to influencing the atmosphere within the Municipal Council of Kochani and that SDS and Filipche are attempting to build their own happiness on someone else’s misfortune.

Micevski claims that the public recognizes these motives and will punish SDS and Filipche for their actions. He added that neither in Kochani, nor anywhere else in Macedonia, do the people trust SDS and Filipche.