“The fact that some people preemptively reject a pardon, yet do not know whether they will be pardoned or whether the issue is even being considered, once again indicates that a certain scenario has been in motion, continues to operate, and will not change in the near future. Everyone has a role assigned in this scenario,” stated the First Vice-Speaker of Parliament, Gia Volski.

According to him, before Mikheil Kavelashvili makes a final decision regarding the pardon, he must take many factors into account.

“Generally, the presidents Georgia has had - Giorgi Margvelashvili or Salome Zurabishvili - did not disregard opinions regarding pardons. The situation requires consultations: probably the opinion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the views of party groups, public opinion, the analysis being conducted in the media space, and the overall processes underway. Mikheil Kavelashvili must consider many aspects before making a final decision.

Regarding pardons and clemency: those who have not repented, who have not reflected, who have not assessed the situation and who would confront Georgia again using the same methods and a sharp, violence-oriented stance, do not deserve any pardon. On the other hand, there are individuals who might reflect, analyze the situation deeply, draw appropriate conclusions, observe the ongoing global processes, the misfortunes in various regions, and what is happening in the heart of Europe… both aspects must be analyzed by the president.

The global situation is very complex, and there are attempts to create the same situation in our country. Here, the issue is no longer about repentance - it is about the fact that certain individuals have assumed specific roles in creating disorder and revolution, and they do not want to relinquish these roles under any circumstances. The fact that some people preemptively reject a pardon, yet do not know if they will be pardoned or whether the matter is even being considered, again indicates that a specific scenario has been, is, and will continue to be in operation in the near term. Everyone has their role in this scenario. At some point, society as a whole must come to a clear understanding: do we support the opposition or the majority? What does the country need - a situation like the one in Ukraine, or stability and the survival of our nation?” Volski said.