The Central Election Commission of Georgia has filed an appeal against the decision of the district authorities of the towns of Tetri-Tskaro and Gori to annul the results of the parliamentary elections in 46 polling stations in three electoral districts.
Previously, the Tetri-Tskaro court considered and accepted a claim by the NGO “Association of Young Lawyers” about the non-recognition of the election results in 31 polling stations due to the fact that the ballots had a marker on the back indicating the election of a certain match. The Gori court also accepted a similar suit filed by another NGO. He annulled the results in 15 polling stations.
“The electoral administration considers it unjustified and does not agree with the decision of the Tetri-Tskaro District Court to annul the results of the electoral colleges of the municipalities of Tsalka and Tetri-Tskaro. “This decision clearly contradicts all lower court findings related to similar issues.” – said the Central Election Commission of Georgia.
The commission has already appealed the Gori court’s verdict and is now filing a lawsuit against the Tetri-Tskaro court’s decision. It is highlighted that only seven complaints were received on the day of the vote and after it for violation of the secrecy of the vote. Furthermore, this is not mentioned in any reports of international organizations.
The secrecy of the vote was guaranteed by special envelopes made of thick paper, where the ballots were placed, thanks to them the fragment painted with a marker was not visible, the Central Election Commission of Georgia reported.
Opposition protests continue in Georgia, demanding a repeat election under “international administration.” Today, November 5, the action is planned near the Court of Appeal building, where the Central Election Commission of Georgia appealed.
