Development since 1991 Independence and coup Political pluralism was reintroduced in Georgia after political reforms in the Soviet Union that followed the 9 April 1989 tragedy. Elections open to all parties were scheduled for 1990. Six parties and five blocs took part in the Supreme Soviet elections of October 1990, which saw the defeat of the Communist Party and the victory of the Round Table—Free Georgia coalition, a group of anti-Soviet parties led by dissident Zviad Gamsakhurdia. The latter was elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet, which was renamed the Supreme Council and which took steps that eventually led to a declaration of independence on 9 April 1991.
Development since 1991 Independence and coup Political pluralism was reintroduced in Georgia after political reforms in the Soviet Union that followed the 9 April 1989 tragedy Elections open to all parties were scheduled for 1990 Six parties and five blocs took part in the Supreme Soviet elections of October 1990 which saw the defeat of the Communist Party and the victory of the Round Table—Free Georgia coalition a group of anti-Soviet parties led by dissident Zviad Gamsakhurdia The latter was elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet which was renamed the Supreme Council and which took steps that eventually led to a declaration of independence on 9 April 1991