**Former Minister Criticizes Georgian Dream**
Businessman Giorgi Chkheidze, a former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, has written a letter criticizing the government and its leader Bidzina Ivanishvili.
In the letter, published on December 10, Chkheidze said that halting Georgia’s EU accession was “national treason”. He condemned Ivanishvili for centralizing power and undermining democratic institutions.
Chkheidze accused Ivanishvili of creating an authoritarian regime by subordinating the judiciary, eliminating political competition, and fostering a climate of fear among citizens. He blamed Ivanishvili for betraying the trust of Georgian citizens and jeopardizing the country’s development and security.
**Key Points**
* Chkheidze criticized Ivanishvili’s leadership and accused him of undermining democratic institutions
* He called for a united effort to challenge Ivanishvili directly, rather than targeting his subordinates
* Chkheidze expressed confidence in the Georgian nation‘s ability to resist and defeat an oppressive government
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