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“THE ONE HAVING A LARGE CIRCLE OF ACQUAINTANCE WILL WIN THE ELECTION”

Politics

Forty-one candidates stand for the fifteen seats of the Alderman in Yerevan's Shengavit district. Nineteen of them are Republicans and two are the Bargavach Hayastan Party (BHK) members. The Orinats Yerkir Party (OYK), Zharangutiun and ARF Dashnaktsutiun have one candidate each.

The district residents turned out to be unaware of an alderman's duties. They even seemed indifferent to the local election. “I see the candidates' photos posted on building facades but I know none of them,” said 60-year-old Aghun.

“The one who has a large circle of acquaintance will win the election,” said 31-year-old Vazgen. He says the candidates will mostly enjoy the votes of their neighbours, acquaintances and friends.

“I shall vote for my neighbour as he is a marked man,” said 43-year-old Asya.

Residents' ignorance is also caused by the disappointment at the acting district head.

“All yards are dirty and dustbins are full. The district mayor neglects his duties. No matter who is elected they will surely forget about us,” said 44-year-old Anahit.