Rafael Aivazian quits the race
ARF-Dashnaktsutiun member Rafael Aivazian, who had earlier withdrawn from the election race for constituency 10, informed A1+ that his withdrawal was conditioned by some personal reasons.
"I am going to leave the country and I found it wise to stay away from the race since I won't be able to participate in the campaign," Rafael Aivazian told A1+.
Rafael Aivazian has been affiliated with the ARF-Dashnaktsutiun since 2006.
Six candidates have made a bid for the parliamentary seat: Ara Simonian (National Concord), David Hakobian (Marxist Party), Edward Madatian (former minister of Transport and Communication), Hmayak Hovhannisian (Chairman of the Union of Political Scientists), Vladimir Kostanian (actor), Nikol Pashinian (editor-in-chief of Haykakan Zhamanak daily)
The candidates must submit all documents required for the registration by November 26.
The election is scheduled for January 10, 2010.
