New Georgian Elections: Opposition Victorious as per Edison Research Exit Polls
Voters in Georgia have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the opposition in the country's parliamentary elections
Edison Research exit polls predict a decisive victory for the United National Movement (UNM), an opposition party led by former President Mikheil Saakashvili. The exit polls suggest that the UNM will win a majority of seats in the 150-member parliament.
The ruling Georgian Dream party has conceded defeat and congratulated the opposition on its victory.
The parliamentary elections were held on October 31, 2020, and were widely seen as a test of the country's democracy. The previous parliamentary elections in 2016 were marred by allegations of fraud and intimidation, and the opposition had called for a fair and transparent vote this time around.
International observers have praised the conduct of the elections and said that they were generally fair and transparent.
The victory of the opposition is a significant development for Georgia. The country has been plagued by political instability in recent years, and the new government will face a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
However, the opposition's victory is also seen as an opportunity for Georgia to move forward and build a more democratic and prosperous future.
The new government will need to work to address the concerns of all Georgians, including those who supported the ruling party. It will also need to work to improve the country's economy and to strengthen its democracy.
If the opposition is able to meet these challenges, Georgia could become a model for other countries in the region.
The victory of the opposition in Georgia is a reminder that democracy is not perfect, but it is the best system that we have. It is a system that allows for peaceful change and gives people the opportunity to choose their own leaders.
