Givi Mikanadze: Opposition has moved to radical actions, directly interfering with pre-election campaign

Givi Mikanadze, a member of the parliamentary majority, accused the opposition and their affiliated groups of radical actions aimed at disrupting "Georgian Dream’s" pre-election campaign.

At a briefing, Mikanadze highlighted several instances where opposition groups allegedly damaged "Georgian Dream" billboards and posters. He criticized the refusal of several TV channels, including "TV Pirveli" and "Formula," to air Georgian Dream's commercials, which he claims violated both the Communications Commission's and the court's decisions.

"The opposition, the subjects related to them, have moved to radical actions, which is manifested in the context of direct interference in the pre-election campaign. This especially concerns the damage to pre-election banners belonging to 'Georgian Dream' and the non-launching of election ads," Mikanadze said.

He detailed specific incidents: "On October 16, a member of the 'United National Movement,' Mamuka Jevaishi, damaged two billboards of 'Georgian Dream' in Sarfi village. Similarly, on October 15 in Kutaisi, opposition leaders Khatia Dekanoidze and Gigi Ugulava damaged billboards."

Mikanadze emphasized that the opposition’s alleged actions are part of a systematic attempt to undermine "Georgian Dream’s" campaign. He called for local and international monitoring organizations to take note of these violations and properly reflect them in their reports.

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