Controversy in Georgian Elections: Orban's Stance

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised the recent Georgian elections as free and democratic, congratulating Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. However, the results were contested by thousands of protestors in Tbilisi, attracting international attention and calls for a detailed investigation into voting irregularities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tbilisi | Updated: 29-10-2024 13:53 IST | Created: 29-10-2024 13:10 IST
Controversy in Georgian Elections: Orban's Stance
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The recent Georgian elections have stirred significant controversy, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hailing them as free and democratic during his visit to Tbilisi.

While Orban extended congratulations to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, the election outcome was met with dissent from thousands who protested outside Georgia's parliament.

Reports of voting irregularities have raised alarms, leading Western powers to demand thorough investigations into the election process.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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