Protests erupt over Georgia’s election 2024

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By Waqas Umer

Four years later on December 14, 2024 Georgian electoral college will choose the president of Georgia’s country random groups of protesters, who do not even know about the official elections, are already gathering near the territory of the parliament, Sova notes. rchant of these elections, are already gathering near the parliament building, reports Sova.

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The publication also notes that this year for the first time the president will be elected not by the population, but by the electoral college. On this development, it was taken for granted that the college would have a membership of 300-. As a matter of policy, it means the total college has to come out and vote, and to do this at least 200 members of the full college cast a vote for the president so that he or she can be elected with two-third majority votes.

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These are 150 Members of Parliament, 20 Members of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara 20 Members of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, and 109 Members of college from local self-governing bodies.

From the sources, one understands that there is room for only one presidential nominee for this post and this nominee is Mikheil Kavelashvili. Voting will begin at 9:7. when it is possible to launch it for the dwellers of Tbilisi starting from 10.00 am.local causalities while the provision of such services will be ceased at 2.00 pm within the parliamentary complex in Tbilisi.

Sova is right in informing that now they shout ‘Kreml’ and ‘Russians’ to the deputies who will vote. Nevertheless, the Georgian parliaments have established the yellow security level. Other people can be present in the building of the Electoral College only if they are guests of one of the structural divisions in the building of the Electoral College, which is similar to the principle candidates can only enter some areas in the white house only if they are guests of one of the departments located in it.

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“Some of the police contingents have been withdrawn to the outskirts and water tanker trucks have been driven into the square,” Sova also said.

FAQs

Why are people protesting in Georgia?

Protests have erupted due to concerns over the legitimacy and transparency of the presidential election process. Many citizens believe the election results are manipulated or unfair.

What sparked the protests?

The protests were sparked by accusations of electoral fraud and disputed election outcomes. Some opposition parties and citizens are calling for reforms and investigations into the electoral process.

Are the protests peaceful?

The protests have involved both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes, particularly near government buildings, including the parliament.

What do the protesters want?

Protesters are demanding a fair election process, a recount, and reforms to ensure free and fair elections in the future.

Has the government responded to the protests?

The government has made statements about maintaining order, while some officials have acknowledged the need for electoral reforms. However, there has been criticism over the handling of protests.

How has the international community reacted?

International observers and governments have called for calm and have urged Georgia to address the concerns raised by protesters in a transparent manner.

Why are there protests in Georgia?

Protests erupted after the October 26, 2024, parliamentary elections in Georgia, where the ruling Georgian Dream party secured a majority. The opposition, President Salome Zourabichvili, and civil society groups claimed the elections were marred by widespread fraud, including voter intimidation and irregularities with voting secrecy​.

What are the key demands of the protesters?

Protesters are calling for new elections, citing allegations of fraud and the election’s illegitimacy. They demand the resignation of government officials, including those from the Central Election Commission (CEC), and a reevaluation of Georgia’s political trajectory, particularly regarding its ties with Russia.

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