Irakli Kirtskhalia: Those who backed revolutionary scenarios in Georgia are now celebrating Serbia’s democratic process

Georgian parliamentary majority leader and Georgian Dream Political Council member Irakli Kirtskhalia has criticized opposition figures for celebrating the outcome of Serbia’s elections, accusing them of supporting attempts to overthrow the government in Georgia.

Speaking at Georgian Dream headquarters following a parliamentary majority meeting, Kirtskhalia questioned why opposition groups in Georgia were celebrating political developments in Serbia.

“Those who have been driven by the desire to overthrow the government and have participated six times in revolutionary scenarios staged in our country are now celebrating a democratic process in Serbia. What exactly are they celebrating? It is almost laughable,” Kirtskhalia said.

The lawmaker made the remarks in response to statements by Georgian opposition representatives regarding the Serbian elections.

“Let’s also recall other elections held abroad. If desperation had a face, it would look exactly like the excitement and cheering we see from these people whenever something happens outside our country,” he said.

“What are they celebrating? Serbia went through a democratic process. One political force was defeated, and another emerged victorious. Yet here in Georgia, those who have repeatedly sought to overthrow the government and participated in six revolutionary scenarios staged in our country are celebrating this result. Why? It is almost laughable,” Kirtskhalia added.

Serbia held snap parliamentary elections on October 25. Former President Aleksandar Vučić, who stepped down in late September, had planned to seek the post of prime minister in the event of an electoral victory.

His main challenger was the movement Student List - Students Are Winning, which was formally established just over a month before the election but emerged from the protest movement that began in Serbia in 2024.