SITUATION HEATS UP IN QNAQER-ZEITUN
Support A1+!Manuel Gasparian who runs for a district head of Qanaker-Zeitun district gave a press conference today in connection with a recent intrusion into his central pre-election office reported earlier in the day.
Manuel Gasparian didn't name the perpetrators of the intrusion and the following hooliganism.
“The week was rather tense full of unpleasant incidents and clashes. The supporters of the acting district head Arayik Kotanjian tried to kick up a row with my proponents. Luckily, I calmed them down and called policemen.
Further on, attempts were made to bribe the head of our pre-election office.”
Asked whether he has been threatened over the past week, Manuel Gasparian said: “No, not at all. Just from the very beginning of the election campaign I announced publicly that I do not fear anyone or anything. They simply want us to get engaged in an intrigue.”
Mr. Gasparian is sure that the recent incidents will not affect voters' mood and opinion on the candidates. “Simply, my contenders are on pins and needles. People even send me messages to express their support. ”
During the campaign Manuel Gasparian's team visited local schools and kindergartens. The head of School 59 publicly voiced support for the acting district head which is forbidden by Law.
Children at nursery schools were even taught a song worshiping Arayik Kotanjian.
Regardless of all obstacles and preventive measures taken by his rivals Manuel Gasparian believes in his victory. “I call on everyone to participate in the vote and make a right choice.”
The election to a district head in the district is due on September 7.
