• On September 29, the “Poetry Public Festival - Shotaoba-2024” took place in the village of Rustavi, Aspindza municipality. Anton Obolashvili, the “Georgian Dream’s” candidate for parliament, and other officials complimented the public on the festival. Obolashvili has used budget-funded events for his election campaign before. On September 12, in the village of Tmogvi, Aspindza  Municipality,  a new kindergarten was built and Anton Obolashvil cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, and following the inauguration ceremony, he continued the rally with the party flags of “Georgian Dream”. On September 10, Obolashvili attended the inaugural ceremony for Adigen's newly renovated sports and dancing facility.

Attendance of a candidate for parliamentary membership at a budget-financed event represents pre-election campaigning with budget funds, as well as, creates the perception that the event is organised by the ruling party.
According to the Election Code, such an activity is considered the use of administrative resources and carries a punishment of up to 4000 GEL.