**Elections on October 4 in Jeopardy: Opposition Unites Against “Fake” Polls**
A meeting organized by Paata Burchuladze has brought together activists, representatives of civil society, and politicians from various parties. Levan Khabeishvili, a leader of the National Movement, spoke after the gathering, expressing confidence that the opposition will unite against the planned elections on October 4.
Khabeishvili emphasized that everyone is in agreement that alternative elections should be held, but discussions are ongoing about their form and participants. The key point, according to him, is that these alternative elections must not be controlled by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire businessman who has significant influence on the country’s politics.
**The Demand for Democratic Elections**
Khabeishvili stated that there is a consensus among opposition leaders that real democracy and politics cannot exist under Ivanishvili’s leadership. The goal, therefore, is to ensure that elections are free from manipulation and are conducted fairly, with citizens at their core.
“The so-called elections should not be held by the leaky Ivanishvili,” Khabeishvili said, highlighting the need for genuine democratic processes.
**The Path Forward**
While discussions about the form of alternative elections continue, it is clear that opposition leaders are united in their determination to prevent what they consider “fake” polls from taking place on October 4. As Levan Khabeishvili noted, there is a sense of agreement around this critical issue, although details and specifics still need to be ironed out.
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