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In Georgia, there were rumors that the Dmanisi region, inhabited mainly by Azerbaijanis,
local residents forced to swear on the Koran to the faithful of the ruling party - "United
National Movement". Not long ago, our correspondents have gone in Dmanisi, to check the veracity
of these allegations. But the villagers, at least those that could talk, this information
is not confirmed. According to them, no one in their choice of political pressure is not
exerted, and indeed, the election campaign they are not very interesting. But here's
the chairman of the NGO "Georgia - My Homeland" Ali Babaev says that the Islamic country's
leaders are still the weapon in the fight for votes.
Ali Baba, head of the NGO "Georgia - My Homeland": "It's typical methods of intimidation. Who
has more or less successful business, to intimidate those that take away his business if he did
not bring a certain number of votes, those who have relatives in prison promised amnesty
if it is to cooperate with the authorities, or so this last method with oaths on the Koran.
It's a dirty speculation, resort to such methods, knowing what attitude to religion of the people
that put his hand on the Koran and at the same time bringing an oath, you have no right
to violate it. There are some religious fear, fear of Allah. "
Ali Baba says, many Azerbaijanis of Georgia in the upcoming parliamentary elections are
willing to give their votes to the opposition. That's why representatives of the ruling party
and began to pressure them.
Ali Baba: "The people there are two major senses. On the one hand is the growing discontent
in power today, on the other, the hope for a new power. In the minds of the people there
are changes that can not be left unnoticed pravschey party. Officials who have the power
to notice that gradually lose their positions.
Our source says that in his struggle for the votes of the ruling party of Georgian Azerbaijanis
are going to use not only religious but also political leaders.
Ali Baba: "Much of what is being done for the Azerbaijani people - school maintenance,
road construction - all performed by Azerbaijani companies: SOCAR, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
And rumors that Aliyev and Saakashvili are in such friendly terms that should be asked
Michael Ilham refer to the Azerbaijanis of Georgia with an appeal to vote for his party,
he will certainly do it. We do not believe this, but we want to emphasize that the friendship
between the presidents of the two neighboring countries, it is not bad. But we are talking
about the relationship between the two peoples and to ensure the free will of the Azerbaijani
people. No matter who is in power, it is important to be elected by the people. "