Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed his anger towards President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to sign the anti-LGBTQ bill, highlighting her choice of 'pseudo-liberal propaganda' over family values. He stated, 'This shows what political choice this person made and what forces [she] is governed by.'
Critics of the legislation argue that it resembles Russian laws aimed at suppressing LGBTQ rights, describing it as a means to restrict discussions about same-sex relationships and linking them unfairly to incest, which they believe threatens the rights of the LGBTQ community in Georgia.
Protesters gathered in Tbilisi to support the LGBTQ community and those harmed in previous protests. The failed pride march in July was a stark reminder of the violent opposition faced by the LGBTQ movement in Georgia, signaling a need for persistent advocacy.
Despite President Zourabichvili's refusal to approve the bill, the governing party's ability to enact it demonstrates a significant political conflict in Georgia, as the parliament speaker may still sign it into law. The upcoming parliamentary elections add urgency to this contentious issue.
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