The President of Georgia has signed a decree pardoning the leaders of the opposition party “Lelo for Georgia”, Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze. The decision lifts all restrictions on their electoral activities and paves the way for their participation in the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October 4, 2025.

Political analysts note that this move could significantly affect the balance of power in the election campaign, intensifying competition between the ruling party and the opposition.

Meanwhile, the Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party and Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, stated that the opposition’s expectations of major political changes would not be realized.

“There will be no revolution in the municipal elections”, – Kaladze emphasized.

Experts link these statements to the ongoing protests in the country and the high level of political polarization.

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08.09.2025 10:25