ANOTHER OBSTACLE ON AUTHORITIES’ WAY

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Raffi Hovannisian’s nomination in the 2008 presidential elections will serve as a serious and alternative touchstone. The “Heritage” Party members are more than convinced that the party leader Raffi Hovannisian is an eligible candidate.

“His citizenship is not sufficient in the sphere of arbitrariness, but it is sufficient in the sphere of law,” “Heritage” member Stepan Safaryan says.

If Raffi Hovannisian were not a citizen of Armenia, he would have no right to raise the national flag of Armenia in the UN or sign international agreements on behalf of Armenia, the party representatives said.

Raffi Hovannisian applied for the Armenian citizenship for eight times from 1991 to 2001.

The party members didn’t say for sure whether Raffi Hovannisian would run for presidency or not. Vardan Khachatryan, the political secretary of the “Heritage Party,” thinks it is too early to speak about the presidential election. He says, however, that the “Heritage” Party is for creating a wider opposition, the common candidate must comply with certain political standards and be an alternative to the government.

As for the August 26 elections on majoritarian ticket at Precinct 15, Vardan Khachatryan said “administrative levers are already applied before the offset of the campaign. The mayors and directors of schools of the villages of this district have already received distinct instructions.”

To remind, the leader of the Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian is running from this district.

Vardan Khachatryan says Raffi Hovannisian’s nomination inspires hope and expectations among voters. “People have an alternative candidate. Formerly two government candidates competed at the precinct whereas now the government and the opposition compete.

The Heritage Party is hopeful that their work will be effective, and will ensure their victory. The “Heritage” Party expects support of other opposition forces.”