Democratic Union for Revival

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Democratic Union for Revival
დემოკრატიული აღორძინების კავშირი
Chairperson
Centre-left
Colours  Blue
Party flag

The Democratic Union for Revival (Georgian: დემოკრატიული აღორძინების კავშირი, romanized: demok'rat'iuli aghordzinebis k'avshiri) was a political party in Georgia. The party acquired its current name in 1998, having operated since 1992 under the chairmanship of Aslan Abashidze and the name "Adjaran Union for the rebirth of Georgia" ("საქართველოს აღორძინების აჭარის კავშირი").

The party ceased to exist following the 2004 Adjarian revolution.

Political platform

The party represented regional interests and demanded greater autonomy of the bodies of the

Autonomous Republic of Adjara from the central government
. According to the party, the economic growth along with the market economy should be encouraged by the state bodies through social guarantees.

Elections

Parliamentary

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Government Coalition
1995 Aslan Abashidze 145,626 7.27
31 / 235
New 3rd Opposition Independent
1999 Aslan Abashidze 537,297 26.82
58 / 235
Increase 27 Increase 2nd Opposition Revival Bloc
2003 Aslan Abashidze 359,769 19.54
39 / 225
Decrease 19 Steady 2nd Opposition Independent
2004 Aslan Abashidze 57,829 3.95
0 / 150
Decrease 39 Decrease 5th Extra-parliamentary Independent


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