CEC Rejects the President’s Allegations Of Vote Rigging Amid Growing International Scrutiny Of The October 26 Elections  

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**Election Commission Denies Vote-Rigging Claims**

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Georgia has denied allegations of vote-rigging made by President Salome Zurabishvili. The CEC said these claims are “absolutely baseless” and part of a political disinformation campaign.

**No Evidence of Violations**

The CEC stated that there is no evidence to suggest any significant impact on the final election results due to vote-rigging or other violations. They claimed that the October 26 elections were conducted at a high professional level, in full compliance with the law.

**International Observers Raised Concerns**

However, some international observers have raised concerns about the integrity of the election process. The OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission noted that while the elections were generally well-administered, they took place amidst serious concerns about fundamental freedoms and civil society.

**President Calls for New Elections**

The President has called for new elections to be held immediately. She claims that public confidence in the authorities has been severely eroded due to the alleged vote-rigging. The CEC urges the President and other stakeholders to provide evidence or stop making unsubstantiated statements.

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