“It seems they are searching for our team at the protests but can’t locate us. Our party is accountable only to the state, the common national interests of our citizens, and our voters. Those who refer to us as ‘Tvaltkharia’ (literally “eye-gouger”) or ‘Ivanishvili’s project’ are presumably conducting these searches under someone else’s directive,” writes Berdia Sichinava, a member of the For Georgia party, on social media.

Sichinava emphasizes that they respect all peaceful forms of resistance and that everyone should unite with the common goal of reclaiming the elections and safeguarding the country’s European future. However, this must be done through sensible actions, devoid of empty toasts, camera-seeking theatrics, or disparagement of others.

“I wouldn’t feel the need to address this issue if the hypocrisy surrounding it hadn’t taken on a campaign-like tone. It’s clear that they are looking for our team at the protests but cannot find us. Let me be clear: our party is accountable solely to the state, the collective national interests of citizens (including the restoration of their stolen vote), and our voters. Those who call us “Tvaltkharia” (literally “eye-gouger”) and ‘Ivanishvili’s project’ are, it seems, searching for us at someone else’s command.

While some were drafting coalition government outlines and occupying a ‘virtual chancellery’ after the elections concluded on October 26, our team has been actively working to protect votes and uphold citizens’ choices in precincts, districts, courts, on the streets, during protests, and at our allies’ embassies in Brussels and Washington.

For instance, just yesterday, our team was in court from 11:00 AM until late at night for a hearing aimed at invalidating the CEC’s summary protocol (which is necessary for Strasbourg, but please don’t lecture me about the Chinchladze-Murusidze judiciary). Meanwhile, the party’s vice-chairman was engaged in meetings with our partners in Brussels, and a significant portion of our team has been involved in continuous 24-hour protests in Batumi, Zugdidi, and Tbilisi—close to the University—without seeking media attention.

We respect all peaceful forms of struggle and should have a unified purpose: reclaiming the elections and securing the country’s European future. However, this must be achieved through thoughtful actions, not through empty gestures, theatrical displays, or slander.

I want to address our valued voters: we will not let you down; your voice empowers our efforts. We will win this fight for Georgia,” concludes Berdia Sichinava.