I believe our petition to the Constitutional Court will succeed, which effectively means a victory for Georgia — Irakli Kirtskhalia

Irakli Kirtskhalia, a leader of the parliamentary majority, stated that the "collective National Movement" should be put on trial and banned. He made these remarks during a plenary session of Parliament, addressing the ongoing proceedings at the Constitutional Court regarding the potential banning of five political parties.

According to Kirtskhalia, the activities of these opposition parties are linked to violence, the refusal to recognize election results, attempts to change the government through violent means, and actions taken against the country's interests.

"In our view, you should be put on trial and banned because you created a violent system of torture, murder, and racketeering!" declared Kirtskhalia.

He asserts that during the National Movement’s time in power, there was a usurpation of state authority, elite corruption, and the transfer of the country’s strategic assets to Russian citizens. Kirtskhalia also accused the opposition of being responsible for the loss of Georgian territories and for decisions made on the international stage that were detrimental to the country's interests.

According to the leader of the majority, since losing power, opposition parties have refused to recognize election results, shown no respect for state institutions, and sought to destabilize the country.

"You should be put on trial and banned, because over this period, you have made at least six attempts to stage a revolution and violently overthrow the government! You do not recognize state institutions, and you trample upon constitutional order and principles," stated Kirtskhalia.

He further remarked that, in his assessment, the opposition parties operate as a single political entity and serve the interests of foreign nations. According to Kirtskhalia, the opposition is also attempting to hinder Georgia’s European integration process.

"I could go on indefinitely, but I will stop here. I believe that our petition to the Constitutional Court will succeed—which, in effect, means a victory for Georgia itself!" declared Irakli Kirtskhalia.