**Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze Challenges Opposition to Participate in Local Elections**
In a bold move, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has dared the opposition parties to participate in the upcoming local elections. The Georgian Dream leader believes that his party’s impressive track record of implementing large-scale projects in the capital will give them an unbeatable edge.
“We have had successful people and successful projects implemented,” said Kaladze. “I don’t remember projects of this scale being implemented since 2017. This is all thanks to the Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia.”
Kaladze’s statement comes as opposition parties are preparing for the local elections, which are expected to be closely contested. The National Movement has been vocal about their intention to participate in the elections, but Kaladze seems unimpressed.
“The National Movement is a radical grouping,” he said dismissively. “I don’t want to engage in a debate about their participation or non-participation in the elections. We are focused on presenting our vision for the future and addressing the challenges facing the city and regions.”
**The Opposition: A Divided Force?**
Kaladze’s comments also touched on the current state of the opposition parties. He described them as a “unity created from the outside,” implying that they lack cohesion and a clear vision.
“This is not a genuine opposition, but rather a collection of various political groupings,” he said. “Many of these parties have their roots in the National Movement, which was a ‘dirty and criminal organization’ that existed until 2012.”
This statement suggests that Kaladze views the opposition as weak and fragmented, making it easier for his party to win the elections.
**What’s Next?**
As the local elections approach, tensions are likely to rise. The opposition will be eager to prove themselves in the face of Georgian Dream’s dominance, while Kaladze’s party will be determined to defend their record and maintain control.
One thing is certain: this election will be a closely watched contest that could shape the future of Tbilisi and Georgia as a whole.
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