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Konstantin Gabashvili: â€œThere are all opportunities to hold democratic elections in Georgiaâ€

20 May 2008 14:49 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Tamara Grigorievaâ€“APA. â€œAll opportunities have been created in Georgia for the democratic elections. Despite that the situation in the country is normal and stable, various security measures have been takenâ€, Konstantin Gabashvili, Chairman of Georgian Parliamentary Commission on Foreign Relations told APA. He said some forces were planning the actions, but they couldnâ€™t achieve their intentions. â€œIt needs to have ability to loseâ€. Gabashvili said many international observers arrived in Georgia and media was provided with all conditions to work during the elections.
Representative of Ombudsmanâ€™s Office Koba Chopliani said keen struggle was going for every vote. â€œOur staff observed that they forced voters to take oath putting hand on Bible to vote for some candidatesâ€. New parliament with 150 seats will be elected on Wednesday in Georgia. 75 will be elected on majority and 75 on proportional system.