2012-12-06 Resignation of Gamgebeli was followed by periodic protest ralies in Gurjaani. Participants protested against procedures for election of Gamgebeli and candidates for the position. There were total of eight applications submitted for the opening. On December 6, activists of the Georgian Dream and supporters of the candidate for the office of Gamgebeli, Misha Purtseladze, invaded the office of Acting Sakrebulo Chairperson. They were demanding setting up of a special commission for selecting a candidate as well as appointment of Misha Purtseladze as Gamgebeli. The December 7 meeting of Sakrebulo convened to elect Sakrebulo Chairperson and Acting Governor was invaded by supporters of the Georgian Dream. Following a noise and verbal confrontation, the situation escalated to the extent that Sakrebulo had to terminate the meeting.