Tina Bokuchava, chair of the United National Movement, stated that if opposition parties fail to overcome their differences and unite around key issues, the political agenda will likely be determined along party lines.

She emphasized that the opposition will stand together at today’s rally, as unity around national goals in the protest movement is crucial, regardless of political agendas.

“As I mentioned after meeting with Salome Zourabichvili yesterday, my sole purpose was to relay the specific requests of political prisoners’ families, which I received directly from them. These families, along with a large portion of Georgian citizens—especially those who have been protesting on Rustaveli Avenue for over three months—have clear expectations regarding the opposition’s unity, local self-government elections, and the future of the protest movement.

However, despite five months having passed since the elections, no real unity has been achieved on these issues. Today, we will stand together. It is always important to unite around major national goals.

However, if the opposition fails to reconcile its differences and unite around the crucial demands of political prisoners’ families and the majority of Georgian citizens, the political agenda will inevitably be determined within party confines. Since October 26, the opposition has had much time and resources to unite.

The Salome Zourabichvili format was meant to serve as a platform for such unity, but after so many months, if this effort fails, we cannot afford to waste any more time.

Today should be used to demonstrate unity, but if that unity remains absent, we must proceed according to our respective party agendas. At a time when Ivanishvili is threatening to ban parties and align Georgia with Russia, the most rational, patriotic, and responsible course of action would be to unite forces. However, if other opposition politicians do not share this view, they have the constitutional right to pursue their political activities as they see fit,” said Bokuchava.