Key Date of October 4 Highlighted by UNM's Khabeishvili, Emphasizing Unity for Success
Georgia is gearing up for a significant political event, as Levan Khabeishvili, Chairman of the Political Council of the United National Movement (UNM), has called for a mass, united protest on October 4, 2025. The rally is intended to bring together hundreds of thousands of people across political lines to oppose Bidzina Ivanishvili’s alleged influence on Georgian elections[3][2].
The call for action comes amid ongoing large-scale protests that began after the October 26, 2024, parliamentary elections, which are widely disputed and considered by the opposition and many protesters as manipulated by Ivanishvili’s ruling Georgian Dream party[1].
Khabeishvili emphasizes October 4 as a key deadline for mobilization, aiming to restore order and lead Georgia toward development by confronting what he terms a “Russian operation” linked to Ivanishvili, the powerful oligarch behind Georgian Dream[3]. The UNM leader has expressed readiness to win in the upcoming protests, viewing them as a demonstration of Georgians' will to win and a significant step in the ongoing struggle[1].
In addition, Khabeishvili has taken measures to weaken state repression by publicly offering large cash rewards to law enforcement officers who refuse to use force against protesters, signaling his commitment to peaceful mass resistance and pressuring security forces to stand down in the face of unrest[4][5].
The context behind Khabeishvili’s call is the ongoing political crisis marked by contested elections, government crackdown on dissent, halted EU integration, and fears of Russian-backed manipulation. The proposed mass protest on October 4 aims to unify opposition and public against Ivanishvili’s influence and to demand political change in Georgia[1][2][3][4].
As the date of the protest approaches, Khabeishvili has emphasized that it will be challenging, but he remains optimistic about the possibility of victory. He invites Georgians of all political affiliations to join the protest, viewing it as a continuation of the fight against perceived enemies and a show of resilience in the face of challenges[1].
The upcoming political event in Georgia on October 4, 2025, is being used as a platform to voice concerns over Bidzina Ivanishvili's alleged influence on Georgian elections, falling under the umbrella of 'politics'. This mass, united protest is a part of the ongoing 'war-and-conflicts' and 'general-news' stories, as it continues the struggle against perceived enemies, with the aim to restore order and lead Georgia toward development.
In response to growing concerns about Russian-backed manipulation and government crackdown on dissent, the proposed protest on October 4 serves as a demonstration of Georgians' will to win, calling for political change in Georgia.
