The march took place in the center of Tbilisi on the 402nd day of protests.

Protesters marched along the roadway of Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, demanding the release of regime prisoners. Outside the parliament building, on the 402nd day of daily protests, the protest continued on the sidewalk.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," on January 2, the protest in Tbilisi, demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners, continued for the 401st day in a row. The protesters expressed confidence that they would achieve their demands; the main thing was to continue the struggle.

The protesters blocked half of the roadway on Rustaveli Avenue, Interpressnews reports.

Near the Georgian parliament building, where the march, which started from the Philharmonic, arrived, the protesters moved to the sidewalk, Pirveli TV reports.

For over a year, the resistance and struggle for freedom, a European future, and the dignity of our country has continued. "In this struggle, every person is an important force. Those who cannot come to rallies every day, at least once a week, take part in a large demonstration and contribute to this great struggle. Weekly meetings and demonstrations will be a clear and public protest against the regime's actions. In this way, we demonstrate that continuous resistance continues and we will not stop fighting until final victory. Until the end! On the road to victory!" the publication quoted Tato Kelbakiani as saying.

As a reminder, in October 2025, after the adoption of legislative amendments, security forces began mass arrests of protesters on Rustaveli Avenue. Most of them are accused of blocking the avenue and obstructing traffic.

Since November 28, 2024, protesters in Georgia have been demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners. They have been holding daily protests on Rustaveli Avenue. Security forces have violently dispersed the protests, using tear gas and water cannons, and have detained protesters. More than a thousand people have been subjected to administrative prosecution.