Contested Votes: Georgia's Election Dilemma

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has rejected the results of the recent parliamentary election, labeling it as manipulated by Russia. Although the ruling party secured nearly 54% of the vote, opposition parties and vote monitors report significant discrepancies and violations in the voting process.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili declared on Sunday her refusal to acknowledge the results of the country's recent parliamentary elections.

She asserted that Georgia had fallen prey to a Russian special operation, casting doubt over the legitimacy of the electoral process.

The electoral commission announced on Sunday that the ruling party had received nearly 54% of the vote. However, opposition parties have contested these results, and vote monitors have reported numerous significant violations, adding further controversy and unrest to the outcome.

(With inputs from agencies.)