Khazaradze confirms Lelo-Strong Georgia's commitment to election participation following their release

Georgian President Grants Pardon to Opposition Leaders Ahead of Local Elections

In a notable development in the political landscape of Georgia, President Mikheil Kavelashvili has granted a presidential pardon to Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, the leaders of the opposition party Lelo-Strong Georgia. The duo was released from Rustavi penitentiary today.

The pardon, which occurred before the upcoming local elections, has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about its implications for the political landscape. Khazaradze, in a statement after his release, expressed his respect for everyone but made it clear that his party would make decisions independently.

Khazaradze and his party share the goal of Georgia's European future, new parliamentary elections, and the release of political prisoners. Despite being in prison, Lelo-Strong Georgia chose to participate in the upcoming elections, a decision that may now be re-evaluated due to their release.

The release of Khazaradze and Japaridze is associated with President Kavelashvili, and some believe it may be an attempt to create chaos and confrontation within the opposition. However, Khazaradze has emphasized that he will continue the fight for their shared goals, and their tactics of struggle may differ from others, but they are united in their objectives.

The local elections are approaching, and this release is a significant event that could potentially influence the approach of Lelo-Strong Georgia to the polls. The party's leader, Khazaradze, has declared that they will not reconsider their decision to participate in the elections.

Despite the pardon, Khazaradze believes that the president's actions aim to create chaos and confrontation within the opposition. He has also stated that the decision regarding the elections was made by Strong Georgia, not influenced by the pardon.

Lelo-Strong Georgia has remained steadfast in its fight for these goals, and Khazaradze has emphasized that he will continue this fight. The release of Khazaradze and Japaridze may indeed shake up the political landscape, but it is clear that Lelo-Strong Georgia remains committed to its vision for Georgia's future.