RALLIES ARE NOT THE ONLY WAY OF STRUGGLE
Support A1+!“The opposition has always applied and will continue applying only legitimate and peaceful methods stemming from our principles. We shall continue our struggle through legal means,” Leader of the People's Party of Armenia (HZhK) Stepan Demirchian said in reply to A1+'s question whether the opposition might mitigate its strategy taking into account the regional tension.
Stepan Demirchian who has enjoyed the support of hundreds of thousands ralliers thinks rallies shouldn't become the main form of the opposition's struggle.
“I do understand people's impatience but the struggle suggests consistent steps. The opposition should actively be engaged in all political processes and run in the upcoming elections to self-government bodies and City Mayor.
The HZhK leader highlights the local elections as they are politicized and are given great importance.
“The party is already working in this direction paving way for HZhK candidate Ararat Zurabian to win the election to the district head of Kentron commune. Zurabian fully enjoys our support.”
Stepan Demirchian also referred to NA Speaker Tigran Torossian's resignation.
“Obviously, the decision was made by the Republican majority. They pledge to increase the role of the Armenian Parliament by replacing Tigran Torossian with Hovik Abrahamian. We find the statement groundless. If they really want to increase the role of the National Assembly they should conduct free and fair elections to form a genuine political body-National Assembly-reflecting the general moods in the public.”
Demirchian says although today the parliament enjoys more powers nothing has changed in the country. The National Assembly continues to serve the executive body as “our parliamentarians are appointed and not elected.”
“New elections should be called to increase the role of the parliament,” concluded Demirchian.
