The demonstration is underway on Rustaveli Avenue, in front of the Parliament building.
Parliamentary and nonparliamentary opposition parties, including the United National Movement, European Georgia, Democratic Movement-United Georgia, and Lelo joined the demonstration. Protesters from the regions of Georgia have already joined the rally.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia announced that police will ensure safety and public order at the protest rallies, as well as the freedom of expression of demonstrators.
Herewith, Alliance of Patriots of Georgia is holding a rally at nearby Republic Square at 5 p.m.
Opposition and civic activists are holding demonstrations amid the parliament’s rejection of the electoral bill which envisaged to move from a mixed electoral system to a proportional one.
