There were two organizers: me and the Georgian Dream. They did everything to make people take to streets after my call, - Paata Burchuladze, the world opera singer accused in the October 4 case, stated at the trial.

Paata Burchuladze also asked why they were not arrested a few days before the rally, if there were signs of violence.

"I did not come here to justify myself, this was a historic day. We received a declaration. We also voted for people. They are suspects, for gross violations of the constitution. I was at the rally with my grandson, what violence are you talking about?

As for the organization, there were two organizers: me and the Georgian Dream. They did everything to make people take to streets after my call .

As for the video where we all appear, there was a very high probability that some kind of provocation could happen. I wanted to tell people not to believe others, and these people were standing there, and I called them.

As for going up on stage, everyone could go up there and say whatever they wanted. Then we went to the palace to continue the rally there. When we got there, the fence had been torn down. But, since I had said that I was taking responsibility, I went into the yard and told the riot police not to touch people, they did not touch people, but Gocha Pataridze sprayed me from 2 meters away. I went outside, and as soon as I revived, I went back up and called them again not to touch people, and they sprayed me the second time. After that, I went to Rustaveli Avenue, my eyes were burning. I called on people not to follow the provocation. Then I felt bad and was taken to the hospital. I had high blood pressure. At that time, [the police] came into the room and told the doctor that I should be taken away, to which the doctor said that I would not be able to go until tomorrow. I felt sorry for the doctor and signed a paper that I took responsibility for my health and followed the police. The text of the declaration that was read was compiled by people. They made a list. We did not have any meetings and there was no need for them. Political parties did not participate.

As for the details of the rally, I went to the city hall and submitted an application, indicating the time and place. Before that, I asked Kakha Kaladze to give us the national stadium. He mockingly told us that he would rent us a small field, and it would be better if we didn't rent the national stadium, otherwise where would we have so many people?

If they found signs of violence in the "peaceful overthrow", then why didn't they arrest me? If Khabeishvili was arrested because he was promising someone something in the future, why didn't they arrest me?" said Paata Burchuladze.