Ruling party says repeat elections not on agenda

The ruling Georgian Dream party says it will not consider holding repeat parliamentary elections, Tbilisi Mayor and the ruling party secretary general Kakha Kaladze has announced in response to the opposition's demand.

Kaladze said at a news briefing following the earlier meeting with opposition leaders that the Georgian citizens have made their choice at the October 31 parliamentary elections. 

• No substantial results as ruling party, opposition hold second meeting
• Opposition holds protest rally in Tbilisi, remains ‘united'

Claiming that opposition refused to recount the votes or any other suggestions made by the ruling party, Kaladze said it seems opposition does not intend to find out the truth, rather speculate that the elections were rigged. 

Nevertheless, we hope that their radical and groundless position will change and the dialogue will end with the results that are beneficial for the country”, Kaladze said. 

Meanwhile, at a protest rally at the Rustaveli Avenue today, opposition leaders announced to hold three more protest rallies:

1. During the US Secretary Mike Pompeo's visit on November 17 or 18 
2. During the majoritarian run offs on November 21
3. During the first session of the tenth convocation of parliament (tentatively in December)

Claiming that elections have been rigged, opposition parties demand repeat elections, dismissal of the CEC head Tamar Zhvania and recomposition of the election administration. Opposition thus continues ‘peaceful protest’ until their demands are met.