Peshev was Deputy Speaker of Parliament during the persecution of Jews. Representatives from Kyustendil sought his help. He intervened against planned arrests and organised a parliamentary protest. This did not end antisemitic laws, forced labour or deportations from occupied territories. Intervened with the interior minister on 9 March. Prepared a protest letter to the prime minister. The letter was supported by another 42 MPs. His intervention must be remembered alongside the deported victims and continuing persecution.
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