Georgian Dream accuses opposition of systematic vote rigging in elections

In the aftermath of Georgia's parliamentary elections, representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party have alleged that the opposition engaged in illegal activities, including the vote rigging.

Mamuka Mdinaradze, the party's executive secretary, reported 81 verified instances of election fraud, suggesting that these actions reflected a systemic issue targeting Georgian Dream, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

Mdinaradze emphasized that the stolen votes directly impacted the ruling party's position. Previously, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed confidence that opposition representatives, who gained seats in parliament, would quickly assume their roles despite claims of a boycott by the opposition. He asserted that they would lack the resources to sustain their obstructionist tactics for an extended period.

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze further stated that the Georgian populace could not trust opposition forces to govern, dismissing their capability even to manage simple tasks effectively.

The parliamentary elections, held on October 26, resulted in a victory for Georgian Dream, which secured 54.3 per cent of the votes. However, the President of Georgia condemned the election process as a “total falsification,” leading opposition parties to reject the results and demand a re-vote. Protests have since erupted outside the parliament building in Tbilisi.

Earlier, Prime Minister Kobakhidze hinted at having "thousands of tools" at their disposal to counter opposition efforts.

By Vafa Guliyeva