Outrage erupts as Hungarian minister Lázár crosses the line with offensive remarks: ‘aberrant, liberal kids, bootlicker’
No Hungarian politician has ever stooped to such a disgraceful tone in public discourse. The scandal surrounding Minister of Transport János Lázár escalated when he referred to critics of the HÉV suburban railway service as “aberrant, downtown liberal kids” and used vulgar language, calling someone a “bootlicker” (“seggnyaló” in Hungarian, which is more of an equivalent of the vulgar term “c*cksucker”).
Disgraceful tone by János Lázár
In a Facebook post responding to news about proposed cuts to HÉV services, Lázár launched a tirade: “It seems that a few aberrant, downtown liberal kids had one too many over the weekend and are now hallucinating about the HÉV and the world in general. Of course, they’re lying as well”, Telex reports.
He emphasised that neither the Ministry of Construction and Transport nor the leadership of MÁV (the state railway company) had made any decisions regarding the HÉV’s operation or schedule. He denounced all other claims as outright lies.
However, according to reports by HVG, on which Daily News Hungary also reported this morning, MÁV-HÉV Plc. is indeed planning to reduce services on several lines, as was the case last year. The CEO of MÁV recently expressed regret that the HÉV had become entangled in political debates concerning the city’s assembly. He admitted there was a shortage of vehicles but confirmed that no final decision had been made yet.
Budapest Mayor Karácsony and Vitézy’s reactions to HÉV cuts
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony also condemned the proposed cuts, criticising the state’s approach of forcing Budapest to choose which communities’ transportation needs would be sacrificed. He blamed the state’s failure to fulfil its duties and described the proposal as unacceptable.
City representative Dávid Vitézy echoed the criticism, calling the plan outrageous and placing responsibility squarely on the government and János Lázár. He also pointed out that former mayor István Tarlós handed the HÉV over to the state in 2016 without securing clear guarantees for future investment.
Lázár’s personal attack against Vitézy
In response, Lázár escalated the conflict, targeting Vitézy in a personal attack. He declared that his ministry would no longer consult Vitézy on any transportation matters, accusing him of leading the charge in spreading lies. Lázár also claimed that Vitézy, despite all the support he received, had failed to win the mayoral election and was now “kissing up to” Péter Magyar. Vitézy later replied to the minister’s outburst, recommending a calming cup of linden tea.
Lázár further lamented the state of Budapest, describing it as a neglected, dirty, and unlivable city. He blamed those who claimed to be the city’s saviours, accusing them of ruining it, while only the government had made meaningful improvements. In contrast, according to Lázár, the so-called urbanist experts had done nothing for Budapest except plaster Facebook with visual plans and empty promises.
You can find Lázár’s Facebook post below:
Mayor Karácsony, urging a focus on facts rather than personal insults, pushed back. He clarified that MÁV-HÉV had indeed proposed significant cuts, and contrary to Vitézy’s assertion, the city had not relinquished its right to have a say in any reductions. He confirmed that they would not approve such changes.
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I think you might reconsider a more direct accurate tükörfordítás of „seggnyaló” 😜