“Fountains and raping people-these are characterizing features of present government.”
What do Georgian celebrities think about the events happening in Tbilisi in front of the Parliament building? What do they expect from it?-these questions were asked to several outstanding figures of Georgian society by the Human Rights Center.
Kote Jandieri, a writer: “This government has finished its existence. Which complain against them should I start with? The first and the principal one is cynical attitude of the government towards its population. Murders, raiding, seizure of private properties, stupid activities and replacing everything in the name of mankind values-these are those activities that happen in the country. How can judiciary system be in such a condition? I do not want to speak about science, education system…and many other fields that remained without any attention. Initially, I was afraid that people would get used to similar situation and would never protest it; but now I am a bit relieved. The governance of these people has ended. It is an ordinary gang which fights against media sources, education, and fair judiciary system.”
Zura Manjavidze, a singer: “To be short in my explanation, Georgia is being sold out. It is not an illusion; we observe it. They do not consider us to be civilians. There is no judiciary system. Although you are right, you will never find the justice in this country. Population was not happy about the previous government either but now the worse is happening. In the past we could render justice with the support of some friends or relatives. Now it is impossible.”
Nata Murvanidze, an actress: “I think you will not be able to find at least one normal person in this country who is indifferent to all current situations. I cannot predict the future because the situation is changing minute-by-minute. I am an actress and the only thing I can tell you is that I am hired by Georgian
people. If these people do not order me to stand on the stage then my acting will have no sense. If audience does not like my performing, they can express their negligence maximum for two days; but if they express their discontent to the government for four years, I have no other way but support them in their statements.”
Rati Amaglobeli, a poet: “The government got out habit of giving replies to the population. The public officials seem not having any position regarding their population. It is the crisis of our country. President’s yesterday speech proved me that our authority is not going to pass some changes. They are still showing off to the society. I think it is absolutely real and right to hold parliamentary elections in spring. Generally, I wonder why we have parliament
at all; the president never takes their suggestions into consideration and acts according to his own will. Let them not deceive us any more. Our president does not need parliament; it is farce. If we want real parliament we should elect it on time.”
Dimitri Manjavidze, a theologian: “A lot of problems have encountered in the country and the people demand to resolve them. The reasons for my arrival at the demonstration were personal and general as well. They seized the property from my close relative and now they are going to take my house too because Gigi Ugulava, the City Mayor, decided it so. These reasons are enough for me to go out in the street and sacrifice my life too because it is the problem of my children, my family and my future. As much cynical is the government as much quickly they will resign. Today, there is nothing logical in their activities. “I want it and that is enough,” it is their law. “If you resist me, I will destroy you to the end,” it is their slogan. It is not a democracy; it is the most primitive establishment. Fountains and raping of people - these are characteristic features of this government.”
Rusudan Fetviashvili, an artist: “The government should make a step towards the population because it is their responsibility. Being granted more means being more responsible. Thus, the authority must not only listen to the government, but should satisfy its fair demands.”
Ketato Charkviani, a singer: “I think those people gathered in front of the parliament not because of opposition leaders, but because of their hard social life and disappointment they have after Rose Revolution. I am sure, if the president and the government prove the people that they support them, the situation would have been less acute. Since so many people went out in the street, since they are not going to give in, the authority should agree to start a dialogue with them. Officials should be more attentive about public demands. The authority should not always claim that they are right in everything. I repeat again, in this particular situation it is necessary to start a dialogue.”
Regarding the recent events in Georgia, musician Zaza Korinteli (Zumba) published a manifest: “I want changes were implemented in my country only through elections! I cannot stand unbelief, nihilism, indifference, principles of “I don’t care” and “it has no sense,” etc” stated the manifest.
The musician wants that cultural evolution, state reinforcement and territorial integrity started in his country as well as economical development and social, civil promotion. “I want to forgive mistakes to each other, I want to have a future… it is enough to cry about our past!” stated the document which was dedicated to current situations in Georgia.
Nino Tarkhnishvili, Tbilisi
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