“Bidzina Ivanishvili will not be able to confront thousands of people gathered in the street on October 4, even if he mobilises the entire State Security Service or summons aliens,” stated Ani Tsitlidze, a member of the United National Movement (UNM).

Tsitlidze recalled what she called the “government’s illegal activities,” including actions by the Special Task Force against protesters and young people, as well as the detention and assault of opposition political leaders, all without any consequences.

“This so-called government, which is essentially Ivanishvili’s gang, has gone beyond constitutional boundaries and lacks legitimacy both domestically and internationally. Its actions are marked by brutality; approximately 500 individuals have been dispersed and physically assaulted, yet not a single officer from the Special Task Force has been held accountable,” she said.

Tsitlidze emphasised that Georgian citizens intend to peacefully bring the regime to an end on October 4. She urged the officers of the Special Task Force not to crack down on the peaceful rally, reminding them that the Constitution grants Georgian citizens the right to defend themselves.

“For thirteen years, if anyone has been violent in this country, it is the regime itself, which has no legitimacy among the Georgian people. That is why it believes it can suppress peaceful protests through such violence,” she added.

According to Ani Tsitlidze, opposition leaders possess information indicating internal conflict within the Georgian Dream and a weakening of law enforcement agencies.

“There are individuals who do not want to participate in this process because they know that if they attempt to detain Irakli Garibashvili or Liluashvili, especially given the circumstances surrounding Rizhvadze’s suicide attempt, they could be the next to face retribution,” she concluded.