Chairman of the parliament's self-governance committee, Sozar Subari, says that Nika Melia will be sent to jail under any circumstances.
"We have not yet discussed this issue with Irakli Gharibashvili, but everyone is equal before the law, and the law will be enforced. This is Irakli Gharibashvili's and the entire team's position," Subari said.
Tbilisi City Court has used detention as a measure of restraint against UNM head Nika Melia. The UNM head has spent a few days in the party's office. Opposition leaders are with him, saying that they will not let them put Nika Melia behind bars.
Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has resigned today. He defined UNM head Nika Melia's detention as the reason prompting him to make the decision. In Gakharia's words, he deems enforcement of even a lawful measure against a specific person at the expense of Georgian citizens' health, life, and the risk of an escalation of domestic tensions inadmissible.
Also, today, the ruling party nominated Irakli Gharibashvili as the PM candidate.
The EU urges Georgian government and the opposition 'to act with utmost restraint.'
The U.S. Embassy said that the United States remains willing to help facilitate constructive dialogue.
