Bidzina Ivanishvili’s security is ensured at the election rallies, which is a reason for the radical opposition"s particular concern. Such a statement made today the Prime Minister of Georgia.

“With 7 weeks remaining before the October 26 parliamentary elections, the campaign has so far been peaceful, with no significant violations reported. We are hopeful that the election process will continue in this manner over the coming weeks, and our political team is committed to ensuring this outcome.

However, we have concerns about potential disruptions from the radical opposition based on the following factors:

The First - currently, Georgian Dream holds a rating of around 60%, which the radical opposition is well aware of. This situation may discourage them from maintaining a peaceful election environment.
The second - experience has shown that the [United] National Movement has repeatedly tried to disrupt election processes, and we do not expect this election to be any different.
The third - October 26 election will be a referendum to decide whether the Global War Party can open a second front in Georgia or whether the country will maintain peace. Given the stakes, the risks are significantly heightened.

We have witnessed troubling events globally, including the recent shootings against the Slovak Prime Minister and a US presidential candidate. You all remember the open threat that was presented to us by one of the European Commissioners. Additionally, the State Security Service of Georgia is investigating a potential attack on Bidzina Ivanishvili.

In light of these concerns, we have implemented strict security measures to protect the party’s honorary chairman, Ivanishvili, who is a key figure in maintaining peace in Georgia.

This includes avoiding helicopter travel and using a glass barrier at election meetings, which is a cause of special concern for the radical opposition.

Moreover, leaders of the radical opposition are also at risk of attack, which could be exploited by the UNM to discredit the election process. We want to make it clear that any such attempts will be met with the full force of the law.

We have also received information that the radical opposition is planning to incite public unrest, potentially by staging a high-profile criminal act. Any efforts to create chaos in Georgia will be severely punished.

The radical opposition is preparing to challenge the election results, aiming to create unrest and potentially force a government change. Any such attempts would be dealt with harshly by the state.

We urge the public to remain vigilant and to critically assess any provocations, big or small, from the radical opposition. Maintaining a peaceful election environment is crucial for the stability of our country. Therefore, we must not give the radicals any hope that their provocations will succeed”, - said Irakli Kobakhidze.