Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili considers the request to establish an investigative commission on the Shovi disaster as an attempt to create more political turmoil.

Papuashvili has pointed out that parliament members have various means of obtaining information, such as submitting parliamentary questions or summoning ministers through interpolation.

“Are there still any unanswered questions? And even if they have such questions, is it really necessary to set up an investigative commission for that purpose? It seems to me to be an attempt to create more political turmoil with such commissions. MPs have several tools available, including submitting parliamentary questions or using interpellation. They can summon ministers through interpellation and ask them about all these issues. I think this is another attempt to generate more political hysteria.

Politicians should approach this matter more responsibly, refraining from exploiting this disaster or tragedy for political gain. If they have concerns, they have many tools. After everything that has been done, including today’s briefing and yesterday’s conclusions, along with the satellite images, if they have questions, they should raise them publicly and receive public answers. They can also use an interpellation mechanism. Instead of using these tools, they’re pursuing another mechanism that requires the opposition’s mobilization,” Shalva Papuashvili stated.