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WHAT DID TOROSSIAN FEAR MOST?

Politics

In its September 16 sitting the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) confirmed its decision to nominate Hovik Abrahamian as Speaker of the National Assembly.

In reply to A1+ whether it is expedient to nominate a candidate having a low rating, HHK MP Edward Sharmazanov said: “Let me disagree with you. It is your subjective opinion. Even such “outstanding figures” as Robespierre, Denton, Charles de Gaulle or François Mitterrand were accepted with certain reservations.”

Asked whether Hovik Abrahamian ranks among those prominent figures Sharmazanov gave a hasty answer: “Not at all. I didn’t draw parallels.”

Yesterday NA Speaker Tigran Torossian announced he has some controversies with the HHK in view of some political issues. Torossian also advised those who worry about his fate to take their 30 silver and go along their path.

“Tigran Torossian has always voted for the HHK decisions, and everyone knows his stance on all issues. All controversies are revealed during the vote. It is the first time I hear Tigran Torossian have controversies with his fellow colleagues,” says Sharmazanov.

Asked whether Torossian was afraid to divulge the truth Sharmazanov said in utter bewilderment: “What is there to be afraid of? During the years of his tenure Torossian proved that he fears nothing. We live in a democratic country where 350 thousand people rally in the capital streets shouting and screaming. /He meant people shouting “Levon, President”/

Edward Sharmazanov says he is sorry that Tigran Torossian has expressed in this way since it is not correct. Tigran Torossian must be highly emotional which explains his evaluations. With regard to Tigran Torossian’s decision to resign from the HHK ranks and the HHK parliamentary faction, Edward Sharmazanov says they respect everyone’s decision. Torossian was elected to the Parliament on the Republican ticket, but it will not hinder Tigran Torossian to remain a deputy after resigning from the Party, especially that Torossian was the second on the list. Tigran Torossian had a significant contribution to the number of votes the Party got during the parliamentary election.