The three opposition alliances that surpassed the threshold in the parliamentary elections - Strong Georgia, Unity - National Movement, and Coalition for Change - are planning a rally on Rustaveli Avenue on Monday, November 4, at 19:00. The action plan will be announced at the rally, the leaders said.
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"In the days following the rigged and hijacked election orchestrated by a Russian special operation, we have been actively gathering substantial, systematic, and well-researched evidence necessary for an international investigation into that fraud, specifically the October 26 special operation. We are well aware that our election was stolen, but our allies need serious, well-documented whistleblower testimonies and the electoral mechanisms that allowed this election to be stolen.
Our main goal is to secure recognition of these elections as illegitimate. We continue to collaborate with our partners as we have been, and, most importantly, we will meet on Monday at 19:00 on Rustaveli Avenue.
There, we will present a detailed action plan on how, domestically or internationally, and within the law, our protest will continue in a fair, organized, and effective manner," said Ana Dolidze, one of the leaders of Strong Georgia, at a special briefing.
Tina Bokuchava, representing Unity - National Movement, emphasized that protest is the most vital form of democracy and must be wielded effectively by the opposition to reclaim victory.
"These will be results-driven, well-thought-out actions to restore our victory, and I am confident we will be as united, numerous, and filled with resolve as we were at the rally called by President Zourabichvili," said Bokuchava.
"When a constitutional coup occurs, it is our duty to take to the streets and protest, giving people back control over their country and their future. Therefore, at this crucial moment, we must take action.
The street will be one of the primary, central aspects of our strategy, where we will fight for our country and its European future.
At each stage of the protest, we will report to the public, explaining the purpose of each action and form," added Elene Khoshtaria, one of the leaders of Coalition for Change.
Representatives from former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s party were not present at the opposition briefing. However, Ana Buchukuri, a member of the political council of Gakharia - for Georgia, explained that they maintain technical communication with the opposition and cooperate with the president within the framework of the Georgian Charter.
"We exchange information, including evidence, with everyone. We also have our own independent plan. [...] Our team participates in peaceful demonstrations. We are not organizers, but we will stand alongside the people," Buchukuri said.
