CEC: The facts of pressuring the members of the district and precinct election commissions have become more frequent recently
The facts of pressuring the members of the district and precinct election commissions have become more frequent recently, - CEC spokesperson Natia Ioseliani stated at the briefing.
According to her, there were intrusions in the precinct election commissions, as well as insulting statements against the commission members and threatening phone calls, hate speech, interference in their activities and obstruction. In some cases, there has been an attempt by observers to overstep their authority to stage a provocation.
According to her, these actions hinder the activities of election commissions and deliberately damage the election process.
"This is an attempt not only to harm the election administration, but also the election environment in general, and is clearly aimed at losing people's trust in the election administration and damaging their reputation.
The election administration is guided by professional standards, is conducting its activities openly and transparently, however, the parties involved in the election process are also responsible for conducting democratic and fair elections. That is why we call on the election subjects and observer organizations involved in the elections not to go beyond their authority. Do not hinder the work of election commissions, as these are the commissions that should organize the October 2 elections. There are only 5 days left before the elections and during this period the election administration is working full time at all levels to ensure that voters make their choice in a free and safe environment.
The election administration also calls on local and international observers to actively monitor the election process and report on each fact, and to promote the transparency of the process and the credibility of the elections", - Ioseliani said.
