Józef Oleksy elected leader of Mazowsze SLD

The deputy leader of the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD), Józef Oleksy, has been elected head of the party's Mazowsze region. His only opponent, Ryszard Kalisz, withdrew from the race before the vote took place. SLD deputies claim that Oleksy's position in the party will considerably increase. "I would like to dismiss the fears of Leszek Miller and television TVN that I could endanger his position," said Oleksy. Skeptical deputies said that Oleksy will not be able to fulfill his new duties due to lack of time. (Rzeczpospolita, A3) A.Z.