A physical altercation took place in the Georgian parliament on Tuesday, involving deputies from the ruling “Georgian Dream” party and members of the opposition “For Georgia.” The incident occurred toward the conclusion of the spring session’s final plenary session, which featured Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presenting his annual report. The confrontation escalated during the question and answer segment of the proceedings. The catalyst for the dispute was a statement made by opposition deputy Giorgi Sharashidze.
Sharashidze’s comments specifically addressed the perceived involvement of Prime Minister Kobakhidze during the recent visit of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to Georgia. Media reports documented that the exchange quickly escalated beyond verbal disagreement. Eyewitness accounts and published images indicated that several deputies became physically involved, resulting in a visible clash that lasted for several minutes.
The intensity of the physical exchange prompted parliamentary security personnel to intervene, ultimately removing the opposition deputies from the hall to de-escalate the situation. The disruption occurred while the legislature was conducting its scheduled business for the spring session. The incident marks a notable instance of political tension within the Georgian legislative body.
Authorities maintained order after the initial physical confrontations subsided, allowing the proceedings to eventually continue under security supervision.
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