**Government Freezes Funds to Weaken Protest Movement**
The government’s decision to freeze several funds is not a legal one, but rather a political move aimed at weakening the protest movement. Lasha Farulava, a member of the “Unity – National Movement”, believes that the country is undergoing a “red terror” and that the freezing of funds is an example of this.
**Repressions in Georgia**
Farulava claims that repressions have been ongoing for a long time in Georgia, with many people being fined and imprisoned. He states that the government’s actions are aimed at breaking up the protest movement on Rustaveli Avenue. The opposition has united around two main issues: new elections without Russian interference and the release of political prisoners.
**United Opposition**
Farulava emphasizes that the opposition is united in its demands, and that politicians must show the people what they can do to bring about change. He notes that students have shown their struggle, but now it’s up to politicians to take action.
**Criticism of Gakharia**
Farulava also responds to statements made by members of “Gakharia – For Georgia” in relation to the “United National Movement” and Georgia’s third president Mikheil Saakashvili. He states that when Gakharia talks about Saakashvili, he should “wash his mouth out”, as Saakashvili’s time as prime minister was marked by Russian interference.
**Salome Zourabishvili**
Farulava also comments on the recent criticism of Salome Zourabishvili by the “United National Movement”. He notes that although Zourabishvili is the only legitimate person in the country, she made a mistake by not pardoning Mikheil Saakashvili.
**National Movement’s Rally**
On March 31, at the rally announced by Salome Zourabishvili, the “National Movement” will be represented most widely.