Opposition Consults on Further Moves

Opposition leaders from ten parties are holding consultations on how to respond the authorities? rejection to meet their four demands.

Shalva Natelashvili, the leader of Labor Party, said opposition?s plans are expected to be announced at 5 pm local time.

First signs of differences have emerged among various groups within the ten-party opposition coalition, campaigning jointly since late September for holding parliamentary elections for spring, instead of late 2008, on November 3. Some opposition politicians, including those from the National Forum, have already announced that there was a need in more ?radical demands? including to demand President Saakashvili?s resignation.

Ruling party officials reiterated on November 3 that they would not compromise on the elections date.