Confrontation between Kakha Kaladze and protesters in Varketili

A confrontation took place between the Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, and civil activists later yesterday in Varketili, Tbilisi. The Mayor was attending the opening of the newly renovated park alongside with the members of Municipal Assembly. Once Kaladze arrived on site he was encountered with the champions of "Anas bagi" and the members of the"Change" movement.

According to the protesters, although their intention was to ask questions to the Mayor about the Dighomi groves, they were punched by him. One protester claimed that Kaladze ripped his t-shirt.

"I calmly approached him and started asking questions about Dighomi groves, why did he shove me?", - stressed one of the protesters.

According to Kakha Kaladze, the incident didn't have anything to do with locals.

"Two cheat members of the United National Movement came and attempted a provocation, but they couldn't succeed", - said Kaladze.The police were mobilized on the site.