Tamás Eszes (politician)
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Tamás Eszes was a Hungarian politician. He was the leader of the far right paramilitary
Paramilitary
A paramilitary is a force whose function and organization are similar to those of a professional military, but which is not considered part of a state's formal armed forces....

 group Véderő.

In April 2011 Eszes attempted to lead a training camp conducted by Véderő. He was arrested and led away by police. Eszes, a karate instructor, claimed the camp was intended to improve the physical condition of Hungarian youths. The incident highlighted tensions between ethnic Hungarians and the local gypsy minority.

In the same month Eszes announced that he would contest the mayoral election in Gyöngyöspata, Heves County. He received 10.5% of the vote.

Eszes was found dead at his home in Gyöngyöspata on 3 November 2011. He had committed suicide according to the police.

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