The Central Election Commission of Georgia has approved the summary protocol for the parliamentary elections held on October 26.
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"Regarding the elections, there are no tangible circumstances indicating that the elections were manipulated. The summary report has been prepared, effectively ending the election period," said the Chairman of the CEC, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, after signing the summary protocol. The protocol was also signed by the Secretary of the CEC, Giorgi Javakhishvili.
Giorgi Sioridze, a commission member from the party Try for Georgia, urged the CEC members not to issue the summary protocol.
"When we all saw that in 2263 precincts, the principle of vote secrecy was violated for 90% of our voters, it became clear that the constitutional principle of secrecy and freedom in elections had been breached. This is grounds for the CEC to preserve its integrity by declaring the elections null and scheduling re-elections within two months.
This would be the only correct, legal, and fair decision. Instead, you are choosing to endorse the numbers provided by Georgian Dream. You are acting as a notary public for their results. With the black spots on the back of the ballots, you will go down in Georgia's history with a black mark," said Sioridze.
The summary of the election results was the only item on the agenda.
The session of the CEC took place amid significant commotion. Davit Kirtadze, a commission member from the United National Movement, referred to Giorgi Kalandarishvili as a "black spot" and "the shame of the country" before pouring black liquid on his face. This occurred after Kalandarishvili threatened to expel Kirtadze from the meeting hall for violating the regulations.
"Unfortunately, the Central Election Commission, under your leadership - an institution that should have been guiding us towards Europe - has failed to rise to that challenge. Today, under your leadership, with your direct involvement and unfair decisions, our country is moving toward Russia. What you have before you is a piece of paper that does not reflect the will of our voters.
I cannot even address you as 'Mr. Chairman.' You are Tochka Ru because, to the Georgian people, you are a black spot... the worst chairman," said Davit Kirtadze, addressing Giorgi Kalandarishvili.
The CEC Chairman interrupted Kirtadze, stating that his two-minute speaking time, as stipulated by the regulations, had expired. "Come on, let's go by yourself. Don’t force me to expel you myself," Kalandarishvili said. At that moment, Kirtadze grabbed a glass from the table and poured black liquid on Kalandarishvili’s face.
The incident led to an exchange of heated words, causing the session to be temporarily suspended.
Giorgi Kalandarishvili later returned to the meeting hall with his eyes closed and remarked, "We have witnessed yet another provocation, which once again proves that various parties involved in the elections have no evidence of any manipulation during the process."
