Polish Law and Justice party split as local officials voice criticism

Members of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party in Poland are reported to be divided, with local leaders expressing disapproval. Łomża mayor Mariusz Chrzanowski described the split as "negative" during a radio interview.

The internal dispute was highlighted on the regional program Siódma9, which featured politicians Anna Kwiecień, Bogumiła Olbryś and Ostrołęka mayor Paweł Niewiadomski. The shows also covered local developments such as the opening of a new bridge in Milew, recruitment for a municipal nursery in Ostrołęka, and the deployment of Podlaskie firefighters to assist with forest fires in Spain.