**Confusion Reigns as Radicals Clash with Lelo – Strong Georgia**
In a move that has left many questioning the legitimacy of the upcoming local self-government elections, Lelo – Strong Georgia’s decision to participate in the polls has been met with fierce opposition from radicals. At the heart of the controversy is the Central Election Commission (CEC), which has rejected a statement submitted by Kavelashvili, citing it as illegitimate.
But according to parliamentary majority member Irakli Zarkua, this move raises more questions than answers. “If they don’t accept Kavelashvili’s statement because they call it illegitimate, excuse me, but do they even know who calls these local elections?” he asked in a scathing response. “It’s the President.” This simple yet pointed question highlights the absurdity of the radicals’ stance.
The crux of Zarkua’s argument is that if the government is considered illegitimate, then how can the CEC be legitimate? And by extension, how can the local elections called by the President be considered valid? It’s a logical conundrum that seems to have left the radicals at a loss. As Zarkua aptly put it, “They’re confused. It’s not just that they’re lost in translation – the radicals are lost in their actions.”
**The Radicals’ Dilemma**
Lelo – Strong Georgia announced its decision to participate in the local self-government elections on July 4, sparking a heated debate among radical groups. The controversy surrounding Kavelashvili’s statement has only served to muddy the waters, leaving many wondering what exactly is at stake.
In his remarks, Zarkua also questioned how radicals can justify participating in an election called by a supposedly illegitimate government. “How do they justify participating then? Who are they trying to fool?” he asked, highlighting the hypocrisy of the radicals’ stance.
As the debate continues to rage on, one thing is clear: the legitimacy of the local self-government elections has become a hotly contested issue. And with the radicals appearing increasingly lost and disoriented, it remains to be seen how this controversy will play out in the days ahead.
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