Thousands of Protesters Set an Ultimatum to Shevardnadze

Thousands chant “Resign”, addressing  Shevardnadze

More than 20 thousand protesters, gathered in front of the Georgian Parliament demanding from the authorities to recognize opposition’s victory in the November 2 parliamentary elections. They call for President Eduard Shevardnadze’s resignation if he fails to do so.

Mass irregularities and ballot fraud during November 2 parliamentary elections sparked protests in Georgia.

“The Government must recognize victory of the opposition in the elections, otherwise tomorrow we will demand Shevardnadze’s resignation,” Mikheil Saakashvili, leader of the National Movement said, while addressing crowd of protesters.

“Our fight will be peaceful, but uncompromising,” Zurab Zhvania another leader of the opposition said.