Tbilisi Mayor warns of externally funded violent groups, confident in October 4 election outcome

Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of Tbilisi and Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Tuesday accused certain domestic violent groups of being externally funded through various international organisations, adding that their public support was virtually nonexistent.

In his remarks, Kaladze noted that the Georgian people would deliver their verdict during the upcoming local self-government elections, scheduled for October 4.

“They want to somehow encourage their supporters, because they are completely weakened, have no resources of support, and have fallen into nihilism. People see what they represent. Yesterday’s example also proved that they are violent individuals, sustained from outside with the support and funding of various international organisations. Their approval rating and authority are zero. The Georgian people will deliver their verdict on October 4”, the Mayor said.

He also claimed that the opposition was attempting various tricks to create conflicts among supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

“We continue our election campaign calmly, and on October 4 we will celebrate victory together with the Georgian people in all municipalities - both in mayoral races and in city councils”, Kaladze concluded.