**Politician Attacked with Water Cannon in Tbilisi**
Grigol Gegelia, a member of Georgia‘s “Strong Georgia” party, was attacked with a water cannon while speaking to police in Freedom Square. Gegelia said he was doused with water after addressing the officers.
Gegelia criticized the government and warned that they might break up a peaceful protest to let their leader, Bidzina Ivanishvili, enter parliament without trouble. He called on the police to answer questions about their plans, but was met with silence instead of water from a nearby vehicle.
Gegelia emphasized his right as an elected official to ask the police about their intentions, saying they should not break up peaceful rallies. The incident sparked controversy in Tbilisi, where protests are common.