As we know, up to 20 opposition MPs want to enter the Parliament, but due to blackmail they are unable to take this step. Such a statement made today Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chairman of the ruling party.

“We gave the MPs another opportunity, to respect their voters’ will. As we know, up to 20 opposition MPs want to enter the Parliament, but due to blackmail they are unable to take this step.

Today’s decision does not mean a change in the attitude of us and our supporters towards the radical opposition. Our position remains unchanged that the participation of the radical part of the opposition in the parliamentary and political processes plays a qualitatively negative and counterproductive role in the democratic development of our country. Based on the above considerations, we will refrain from terminating parliamentary seats for them today.

Georgian Dream has a very large maneuvering resource, while the radical opposition has only two choices: to enter or not to enter Parliament. We understand that both choices are difficult and problematic for them, but we want to remind you that they put themselves in this situation with their own wrong actions”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.