“Perhaps, everyone intends to participate in the elections, but it is crucial that this race first starts with the parliamentary elections, then local, or, at the very least, jointly—parliamentary and local. This approach requires new rules, which we have developed within the framework of the Resistance Platform,” said former Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili, addressing the supporters in front of the Georgian Parliament building on Independence Day.

Furthermore, Zourabichvili stated that the Georgian Dream is attempting to divide and conquer, “which is why it has introduced the topic of self-government elections and entering the parliament.”

“Ultimate victory depends on societal unity, determination, and standing together. This has been achieved because the protests resonate across all regions and generations—people are rallying in Gori, Batumi, and Zugdidi. These protests energize all marches and rallies.

The first outcome is that the Georgian Dream government is losing recognition among our friends and so-called partners.

The second is sanctions, which will continue—this wave targets responsible individuals, not the people. Our foreign partners understand well that on one side are those aspiring for Europe, and on the other, those pursuing only their own interests and aligning with their northern neighbour. The support of our international partners hinges on the protests, which serve as our backbone. We thank the protesters for this.

The third element for victory is creating a political alternative that earns the trust of both our people and our partners. No single party can achieve success alone. The Georgian Dream’s only strategy is division—divide and rule—a hallmark of all dictatorial regimes. We must prevent this. That’s why we established a Resistance Platform, working together to shape our positions for external allies. The Georgian Dream party seeks to fragment us by pushing issues like self-government elections and parliamentary entry. But no one intends to enter parliament in this manner. Instead, everyone will likely participate in the elections, which should be first parliamentary, then local, or eventually, both together.

Don’t doubt or gossip—new rules are essential, and we’ve developed them within the Resistance Platform as our approach to these elections,” Salome Zourabichvili stated.

Zourabichvili emphasized the importance of preparing for new elections.

“We must prepare now—organize observers, assemble a dedicated team—and this process must begin immediately. The diaspora must wake up and start registering early, so we aren’t caught unprepared or late in the game. This collective effort will ensure that the opposition protects everyone’s vote. This is our formula for victory, and I am confident in it. Our mission is to see this through to the end,” she concluded.