“At one time, Khazaradze and Japaridze were evicting people from their apartments; now the government has evicted them from prison,” Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, commented on the pardon of the leaders of Lelo-Strong Georgia, Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze.

“Of course, we respect the decision of the President of Georgia. This decision reflects the government’s overall approach. Naturally, the president, in a broader sense, is also part of the government, even though he is not a member of the ruling political team. You know that at one time, Khazaradze and Japaridze were evicting people from their apartments; now the government has evicted them from prison. This contrast illustrates the difference in attitudes,” Kobakhidze stated.

President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili has pardoned Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, leaders of the political party Strong Georgia – Lelo.