Kvitsiani opposed the Rose Revolution, which subsequently led to confrontation with the Georgia's central authorities under Mikheil Saakashvili. President Sakaashvili removed him from his official government position in December 2004 and later disbanded the Monadire in April 2005. Kvitsiani declared defiance to the authorities in 2006 and was subsequently ousted by the Georgian government forces.
Kvitsiani opposed the Rose Revolution, leading to conflict with Georgia's central authorities under Mikheil Saakashvili. President Saakashvili removed Kvitsiani from his official position in December 2004 and disbanded the Monadire in April 2005. Kvitsiani defied the authorities in 2006 and was subsequently expelled by Georgian government forces.