Mamuka Khazaradze Presents 12 More Members of Lelo Movement
Mamuka Khazaradze, Georgian businessman and the founder of JSC TBC Bank, introduced 12 more members of the public movement Lelo at a special press conference today.
The new members of the newly established movement include:
- Aleks Bolkvadze – Lawyer;
- Nika Cherkezishvili – Poet;
- Amiran Pachuashvili – Lawyer;
- Tamar Shavgulidze – Doctor of Fine Arts;
- Nia Chachiashvili – Teacher;
- Beka Mikadze – Young Inventor;
- Vakhtang Kontridze – Young Inventor;
- Ketevan Matabeli - Artist, Graphic Artist, Scenographer;
- Nino Telia – Constitutionalist;
- Vasil Cheishvili – Doctor, Doctor of Medicine;
- Giorgi Tsurtsumia - Hydraulic Engineer;
- Tamaz Butkhuzi - Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Philosopher, Professor.
Khazaradze introduced the first 12 members of Lelo on September 12, when he launched the public movement in the seaside town of Anaklia, claiming that he would form a team of 12 professionals in each field, strongly focusing on maintenance of the gender balance.
The Georgian businessman announced the launch of the new public movement on July 9.
"Recent developments in the country are alarming. There is a deliberate process of confrontation and division of our community.
"The night of June 20 was the date when our worthy and free youth expressed fair and sincere protest against occupation and violence. This protest is a part of the continuous historic process and continuation of our country's struggle for independence.
"It is necessary today to consolidate and create a healthy, progressive and pro-Western society since it is obvious that the de-escalation of the situation and the achievement of civil peace is impossible only through the efforts of government or political parties. Society should be actively engaged in ongoing processes. Therefore, I believe that it is necessary to establish a new public movement, which will be joined by the representatives of different spheres, those who will be united under the idea of building a modern western state in Georgia, with the most competitive and strong economy in the region, where the rule of law will be celebrated. Once and forever, we must stop using various labels against each other. On the contrary, we should all come together for the idea of civil peace.
"Based on the above, I made a decision to establish a public movement in September with my friends and colleagues and professionals of various spheres, the main purpose of which is to unite the country and maintain its independence and freedom.
"Long live the united and free Georgia!” he wrote in the social network.
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By Ana Dumbadze