Tbilisi. International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy; Transparency International – Georgia and Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association released a statement. "...Prime Minister stated that the Georgian Dream will not allow victory in the elections by any other political party in any city or district. He also said that they "they will get rid of any remnants of the ‘Nationals’”. In addition, the Ministry of Internal affairs also released a statement on June 1 rejecting allegations about pressuring election candidates without having conducted a probe. Therefore, reports about opposition candidates removing themselves from registration as a result of alleged pressure come as no surprise. 

We believe that inadequate response of the Prime Minister and the Interior Ministry to alleged acts of pressure in the regions will interfere with the key principle for fair elections, the principle of fair competition, and has an adverse impact on the pre-election environment". 

Source: gyla.ge