Georgia is set to hold local elections on Saturday, but eight opposition parties are boycotting, questioning the vote's legitimacy. They accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of undermining democracy. Some pro-EU parties plan protests instead, with calls for a 'peaceful revolution.' Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze defends the government's performance and commitment to EU membership. The opposition is divided on whether to boycott or participate in the elections, reflecting internal conflicts. The upcoming elections follow over 300 days of protests and concerns about democratic backsliding.