Lelo Leader Urges President Zourabichvili to Combat Nihilism Among the Georgian People
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Lelo leader Davit Usupashvili stated that his party welcomes the initiative of the President of Georgia regarding the creation of the Charter of the Future - "Platform of Unity for Europe". As Usupashvili noted, Lelo has been and continues to be one of the most active political entities and participants in the European integration process.
"I would like to respond to the President's initiative to create a platform of a certain format to accelerate the European integration of Georgia. I would like to remind everyone that Lelo has been and continues to be one of the most active political entities and participants in the European integration process, from the development of Charles Michel's document to the entire subsequent saga. Lelo was actively involved wherever European affairs were addressed. Lelo did not participate in instances of merely imitating European matters, and it will not do so in the future, as it concerns the state's affairs. We welcome the President's proposal," Usupashvili said.
According to him, Lelo has developed and already introduced to the public a nine-point plan, which is necessary for the country to move to the next stage.
"We are ready to present our plan within this platform and listen to others as well. This is necessary because we share the President's opinion that the upcoming elections will not be simply elections for a change of government. Lelo presents the upcoming elections as elections for fundamental changes. Lelo and I appeal to you, personally, to ensure the holding of free and fair elections in Georgia with the very levers that you yourself talked about.
To ensure fair and free elections where citizens are motivated to exercise their right to vote, confident that their votes will be safeguarded, and acknowledging the presence of diverse voices in the country. Let there be political opposition in parliament without it devolving into a combative spectacle. Rather than a battle between adversaries, let it be a celebration of freedom," Usupashvili stated.
Lelo's leader urged President Zourabichvili to combat nihilism within the Georgian people, which according to Usupashvili is 'ignited' by the government.
