“We denounce SYRIZA for misinforming the public through the continuous dissemination of false news about the alleged privatization of water,” Nea Demokratias said in a statement in response to a previous statement by SYRIZA. Water was, is and will remain a public good, the announcement notes.

“Despite the categorical statement of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that water was, is and will remain a public good and that there is absolutely no question of its privatization, the corresponding statement of the competent Minister in Parliament and the fact that there is no indication of any intention to privatize it, the Mr. Tsipras and SYRIZA not only persist in their lies, but also organize mobilizations by misleading the citizens. In the 4 years that he has been in power, the ND not only did not make any move to privatize water, but set the framework for improving its quality. And we promise: water was, is and will remain a public good. Gentlemen of SYRIZA, we will not let the fake news with which you march in the elections, obscure the truth. Your lies will be exposed and denounced. Your citizens have learned, but unrepentant and unscrupulous you continue on the path of lies and deception” adds the ruling party.