Who are the main opposition candidates in Georgia's election recount

Introduction

The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia and the subsequent calls for new elections. They were also rejected by EU to be unfair.

Facts

The ruling Georgian Dream party, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, claimed victory in the October 26, 2024 parliamentary elections, securing approximately 54% of the vote.

Opposition parties

The opposition parties, including the United National Movement and other pro-Western groups, have rejected the election results, claiming the vote was “stolen”.

Instead of a recount election with specific candidates, there are calls for entirely new elections.

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the October 26 elections in Georgia, stating they were neither free nor fair.

New elections mandated by EU

MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) are calling for the elections to be re-run within a year under thorough international supervision and by an independent election administration.

President Salome Zurabishvili, who has broken with the ruling party, has also called for new elections, describing the current government as “illegitimate”.

Conclusion

It’s important to note that while there is no specific recount election mentioned, there is significant pressure from both domestic opposition and international bodies for Georgia to hold new elections due to alleged irregularities and fraud in the recent parliamentary vote

So question is who will run the parliament for one year