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GPB First Channel to host debate between Tbilisi mayoral candidates today

13:09, 02.10.2025

The Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) First Channel will today broadcast a debate between the registered mayoral candidates for Tbilisi participating in the 2025 municipal elections.

The following candidates will take part in the debate:

  • “Language, Homeland, Faith” – Temur Bokelavadze (ballot number 1);
  • “Conservatives for Georgia” – Zurab Makharadze (ballot number 3);
  • “Free Georgia” – Kakha Kukava (ballot number 7);
  • “Alliance of Patriots” – Otar Chitanava (ballot number 8);
  • “Strong Georgia-Lelo” – Irakli Kupradze (ballot number 9);
  • “Georgia” – Giorgi Liluashvili (ballot number 11);
  • “Greens Party” – Giorgi Gachechiladze (ballot number 12);
  • “Girchi” – Iago Khvichia (ballot number 36);
  • “Georgian Dream” – Kakha Kaladze (ballot number 41).

Regarding the debate format, it consists of six rounds.

The first round involves opening statements from each participant, with one minute allocated per speaker. A ballot number determines the order of speakers, and in each subsequent round, the order is advanced to the next speaker in sequence.

The second and third rounds involve questions from the host to the participants, with two minutes allocated for responses.

The fourth round will be dedicated to questions between opponents. Participants will have the opportunity to pose one question, with the author of the question selecting the addressee. Thirty seconds are allocated for posing the question, whilst two minutes are allocated for the response. Following the question and answer, both the questioner and respondent will have 30 seconds each for a rejoinder or clarification of the question, and correspondingly, for a response to this rejoinder.

The fifth round entails a concluding question from the host to the participants, with two minutes allocated for responses.

In the sixth round, participants will address the electorate directly. One minute will be allocated for this purpose.

The debate will be provided with sign language interpretation. It will also be broadcast on Georgian Radio and on GPB First Channel’s online platforms.

The pre-election debates will be conducted in accordance with all international standards and the values upheld by the Public Broadcaster.

The debate between Tbilisi mayoral candidates will begin today on GPB First Channel at 22:00 and will be moderated by Giorgi Gvimradze.

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