**CEC’s Role in Organizing Elections Emphasized by Prime Minister**
In a recent statement, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized the Central Election Commission (CEC)’s responsibility for organizing electoral procedures in the best possible way. This comes as the CEC has recently made a new resolution that has raised concerns among non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Kobakhidze was responding to questions from journalists about the criticisms leveled by NGOs against the CEC’s decision. He stated that it is no surprise that NGOs are making these claims, given their track record of involvement in past electoral processes.
**Addressing Concerns and Criticisms**
According to Kobakhidze, the CEC’s new resolution aims to address certain practical difficulties that have arisen during previous elections. These difficulties, he noted, have often involved the abuse of status by individuals, which has compromised the integrity of the electoral process.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that there is always room for improvement in any electoral process, but emphasized that the CEC has conducted all previous elections very smoothly. He also highlighted that NGOs’ criticisms carry little weight, given their history of involvement in falsifying election results.
**NGOs’ Role in Electoral Processes**
Kobakhidze’s comments reflect a long-standing tension between the government and NGOs over issues related to electoral procedures. In particular, he referenced allegations of falsification and manipulation by certain NGOs during past elections, including Transparency International.
The Prime Minister’s statements suggest that the Georgian government is unwilling to engage with criticisms from organizations that have been accused of compromising the integrity of the electoral process. As such, it remains to be seen how these tensions will play out in the lead-up to future elections.
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