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Several Opposition MPs Leave Parliamentary Mandates in Protest at Elections Results

by Georgia Today
November 2, 2021
in Highlights, Politics
Reading Time: 1min read
Several Opposition MPs Leave Parliamentary Mandates in Protest at Elections Results

UNM Member Ani Tsitlidze

Following the call from the National Movement leader and the third president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, several opposition MPs are renouncing their parliamentary mandates in protest at the results of the October 30 self-government elections, which saw the ruling party candidates winning the mayoral race in 19 of 20 contested municipalities, including in Tbilisi.

Lelo for Georgia party leader Mamuka Khazaradze was the first to leave parliament in protest following the announcement of election results. Saakashvili assessed his move as “very impressive” and called on other opposition MPs to follow his example.

“My advice would be for the patriots of this nation and my comrades to do as Mr. Khazaradze did and to leave the parliament and leave the ‘Dream’ alone with itself,” reads the message of Saakasshvili from Rustavi prison.

The MPs who already refused their mandates are Lelo leader Mamuka Khazaradze, UNM members Levan Varshalomidze, Ani Tsitlidze and Nona Mamulashvili, Tako Charkviani, and Girchi-More Freedom leader Zura Japaridze.

Other opposition MPs are also expected to follow their example.

Earlier in July, UNM Chairman Nika Melia renounced his mandate.

By Ana Dumbadze

Related Story: Saakashvili: I’m Very Angry & Insulted, Group of Bandits Grabbed Victory from Us

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