Facts Over Perception in Georgia’s Politics
A physical confrontation took place in Georgia between Giorgi Gakharia, the Chairman of Gakharia For Georgia party, and Dimitri Samkharadze, a Georgian Dream MP. According to Mamuka Mdinaradze, the leader of the majority, Giorgi Gakharia started the fight.
Mamuka Mdinaradze told journalists that everyone saw what happened. He said that facts cannot be changed by people’s perceptions, and that there is a clear truth in this situation.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but Mamuka Mdinaradze stated that Giorgi Gakharia was the first to attack Dimitri Samkharadze with a plastic cup. This event led to physical harm for both parties.
Dimitri Samkharadze has not yet been questioned by police in connection with this incident. However, Giorgi Gakharia is currently at the Tbilisi Prosecutor’s Office being questioned.
Giorgi Gakharia was attacked on January 15th at a hotel in Batumi. He suffered injuries including a fractured nasal bone and concussion.