**Party Leader Compared to Former Politician**
The leader of the Georgian parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, has compared the opposition party “Gakharia – for Georgia” to the Labor Party and its former leader Shalva Natelashvili. This is because the party, led by Giorgi Gakharia, does not intend to give up their parliamentary mandates at this time.
According to Papuashvili, this is a tactic used by Natelashvili in the past. He would remain outside of parliament and send letters to the chairman, complaining about various issues. Papuashvili believes that Gakharia’s party is following a similar approach.
**Party Not Giving Up Mandates**
The “Gakharia – for Georgia” party has stated that they will not apply to the parliament to give up their mandates at this stage. Instead, they say it may take several months to resolve the issue. Giorgi Sharashidze, a member of the party’s political council, made this announcement on a TV program.
Sharashidze said that the party is looking for the best time to apply to parliament and give up their mandates. He did not provide a specific timeline for when this would happen.
**Comparison Made by Papuashvili**
Papuashvili made it clear that he believes Gakharia’s party is following in Natelashvili’s footsteps. He compared the two leaders, saying that they are similar in their approach to politics and decision-making.
As a result, Papuashvili expects Gakharia’s party to continue this tactic, potentially leading to a long and drawn-out process. He has called on the party to follow through on their words and give up their mandates as promised.