The head of the Central Election Commission of Georgia, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, was placed under state protection. The corresponding order was signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
The document explains that the decision was made “due to prerequisites.”
“In connection with the upcoming Georgian parliamentary elections on October 26, based on appropriate conditions, during the current year until the need expires, assign State Security to the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Giorgi Kalandarishili,” – says the document.
The Georgian authorities claim that the opposition is preparing provocations in connection with the parliamentary elections. President Salome Zurabishvilicoordinating the actions of the opposition, he is already preparing to celebrate the victory in advance. Opposition parties have set the stage for a constitutional coup after the October 26 vote, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said.