Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Georgian President Pardons Two Opposition Politicians Before Elections
The President of Georgia has decided to let two politicians out of jail before the upcoming local elections.
These politicians are from the opposition party Lelo for Georgia and were previously sentenced to eight months.
The President said he did this to make sure the elections are fair and that everyone has a chance to participate.
This also allows the politicians to run in the local elections.
The pardoned politicians were jailed for not answering questions from lawmakers.
Some opposition parties have accused the ruling party of cheating in the previous election and are not participating in the upcoming elections.
The president hopes the politicians will continue their political work legally.
Georgian President pardoned two opposition politicians: Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze.
The politicians are members of the Lelo for Georgia party.
They were previously sentenced to eight months in prison.
The pardon aims to ensure fair elections ahead of the October municipal vote.
The pardon allows them to participate in the upcoming municipal elections.
- Who
- Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili
- What
- Pardoned two opposition politicians
- When
- Before municipal elections in October
- Where
- Georgia
- Why
- To ensure fair elections and allow opposition to participate
- Pardoned Politicians
- Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze
- Political Party
- Lelo for Georgia
- Reason for Pardon
- To maintain electoral competitiveness
- Election Date
- October 4 (municipal)
- Previous Sentence
- Eight months in prison