May 21,2008
Georgian Public Broadcaster

Reportedly, all polling stations of Zugdidi 67 election precincts have opened on time and without delay or difficulty in the process.

A total of 105 polling stations are operating in Zugdidi with a data of more than 120 voters registered. Representative of the “United opposition- National Council-New Rightists” Jina Kartozia alleges that the elections are already forged as a number of the so called dead souls have been identified in the election lists. The vote casting process was kicked off at 8:00 AM.

Meanwhile, the Enguri Bridge (crossing between Georgia proper and the breakaway region of Abkhazia) has been closed since early this morning – 7:00 am. Reportedly, the Abkhazian government is not allowing residents of Gali (Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone that is mainly inhabited by ethnic Georgians) to arrive in Zugdidi district for voting. People are trying to enter Zugdidi through by alternative roads and passages.