STUDENTS BACK VAHAN HOVHANISSIAN

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On February 17 “Nikol Aghbalian” Student Union affiliated with the Armenian Revolution Federation (ARF Dashnaktsutiun) held a march in the centre of Yerevan. They were holding ARF flags and shouting, “Our Vahan,” “Vahan-President,” “Dashnaktsutiun.”

Over 100 students dressed in ARF jackets distributed flyers and persuaded people to vote for ARF Leader Vahan Hovhannissian.

In his addressing speech ARF member Ara Nranian caused confusion saying that “Dashnaktsutiun is a young party.” Hrant Margarian helped his friend adding “the party was founded by young people. The party stands out with qualities characteristic of the youth-boldness, vivacity, etc.”

Presidential candidate Vahan Hovhannissian highlighted students’ engagement in politics and spoke of injustice standing in their way. In the main, the candidate dwelt on the sphere of education.

“Injustice reigns everywhere, in higher education institutions, schools, working places and in the street.”

We reminded that the ARF possesses the portfolios of education and science and wondered why the party didn’t take a stand against injustice in the spheres.

“Under Armenia’s Constitution, the Ministry of Education and Science is not in charge of schools and higher education institutions. We only control the implementation of educational programmes. School principals and teachers are appointed by marzpets and local authorities. You cannot turn a sphere into a paradise if corruption boosts in other spheres.”

“I mustn’t retreat as the youth is with me,” Vahan Hovhannissian added.