02 May 2008, 10:13
Topadze: Georgian authorities persecute members of the block "Right-wing Alliance - Topadze, Manufacturers"
The block "Right-wing Alliance - Topadze, Manufacturers" may refuse to take part in the parliamentary elections to be held on May 21 in Georgia, Georgi Topadze, leader of the "manufacturers", announced today at the press-conference.
"The reason for the decision is the terror by the authorities with regard to the alliance members. The authorities entice, intimidate and arrest the block members," says the opposition member.
According to Topadze, a meeting of the block leaders with activists is going to be held during the coming days to collect information about all these facts of pressure.
Note that the block "Right-wing Alliance - Topadze, Manufacturers" has been formed by three opposition parties, "Industry will Save Georgia ", the National Democratic Party and the "Unity" party.
Author: Edita Badasian, CK correspondent