The chairwoman of "United National Movement," Tina Bokuchava, states that she fully agrees with the assessment and arguments of Mamuka Khazaradze, the leader of "Strong Georgia," regarding the state funding for political parties.

Bokuchava emphasizes the importance of opposition unity during this "existentially decisive moment" and refrains from providing more details.

"In this assessment and argument, I completely agree with Mr. Mamuka. Given the importance of opposition unity at this existentially decisive moment for the country, I will not write more," Tina Bokuchava writes on her official Facebook page.

As a reminder, based on the results of the parliamentary elections, six political unions will receive state funding. According to the Central Election Commission (CEC), in accordance with the law, based on the results of the October 26 parliamentary elections, seven political unions gained the right to receive state funding from the second day of the newly elected parliament's confirmation of authority, starting November 26. These political unions are: "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia," "United National Movement," "Coalition for Change - Gvaramia, Melia, Girchi, Droa," "Gakharia for Georgia," "Lelo for Georgia," "Alliance of Patriots of Georgia," and "New Political Center - Girchi." The CEC reported that the party "Coalition for Change - Gvaramia, Melia, Gritchi, Time" declined to accept the funding.

Following the position of "Coalition for Change" leader, Nika Gvaramia, who criticized other opposition parties regarding state funding, "Strong Georgia" leader Mamuka Khazaradze stated that the repeated "Georgian Dream narrative" about party funding by some opposition members is nothing but "participation in the 'Dream's' message box and scenario."

According to the position of "Strong Georgia," the salaries of their elected deputies are canceled. As for the party funding, this is budget money, and its cessation will happen immediately once the mandates are canceled. In the meantime, the funds will be used to support those affected during protests and others, which they are already doing. Khazaradze emphasizes that "budget money has no connection with the legitimacy of parliament."

Moreover, Khazaradze states that when criticizing other opposition parties, "you should openly say where you get your funding from!" He adds that during a private meeting, he did not receive an answer to this question.

"I didn’t want this polemic, but when you speak with 'Dream's' message box, let’s openly find out who is who and who’s playing whose game. Or, who benefits now from covering up the American storm against 'Dream' and confusing voters before December 29?" Khazaradze wrote on Facebook.