UNM Chairman Tina Bokuchava Stresses Importance of Opposition Unity
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Chairman of the United National Movement, Tuna Bokuchava, responded to the statement by representatives of the For Georgia party, emphasizing that while everyone has their own preferences, it's crucial to respect the public's desire for opposition unity. She highlighted that their party supports greater unity because she sees internal conflict within the opposition as a betrayal of public trust.
Bokuchava noted that recent gatherings, whether they are protests or other interactions with the people of Georgia, clearly indicate their desire for unity among opposition parties.
The UNM Chairman argued that disagreements and conflicts within the opposition would betray public trust and potentially allow Ivanishvili's government to manipulate future elections.
Additionally, Bokuchava stated that preventing Ivanishvili from exploiting such divisions requires maximum unity among opposition forces.
"Everyone has their own choice, but the main thing is to respond to the will of society. Every meeting today, whether a protest rally or any other communication I have with the citizens of Georgia, clearly indicates their desire for opposition unity.
It is our duty to respond to this public demand; that is why the United National Movement advocates for strong unity. Fragmentation, division, and confrontation within the opposition are betrayals of public trust and provide Ivanishvili's government an opportunity to manipulate future elections.
Ivanishvili should not be given this opportunity now; therefore, we should strive for maximum unity," said Bokuchava.
