Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili has reaffirmed that his offer to pardon several opposition leaders remains in effect.

He emphasised the importance of a constructive opposition.

“When society needs an alternative, it should come from the opposition. Their role is to offer something better than what the government provides. If they want to come to power, they must convince citizens they can do better. Unfortunately, we don’t currently have such an opposition—they are focused on destructive actions.

In this context, I referred to the state’s position: several political parties chose to participate in local elections but deliberately violated the law. The state had no choice but to act accordingly—lawbreakers must face justice.

Once again, this is a gesture of goodwill. It is a political decision aimed at giving another chance to those who believe they can do better. They have the opportunity to fully engage in the elections—if they choose to take it. My offer, of course, still stands,” the President concluded.