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Arevik Petrosyan: “Is offense a political category?”

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RA National Assembly Vice-Speaker Arevik Petrosyan toady tendered a resignation.

In her speech, she said she had worked in state bodies for 16 years and during the past three years, she has initiated more than 20 bills.

Regarding her resignation, Arevik Petrosyan said it was a decision adopted by the party [Prosperous Armenia Party].

After the speech, the former vice-speaker walked out of the sitting hall passing indifferently by her teammates.

Answering a question whether she is offended with the party decision, she said, "Is offense a political category?"

Commenting on rumors on her possible appointment as member of the RA Constitutional Court, Petrosyan said she learnt the news from the press.

"It is a surprise for me, but I would treat such appointment positively, as it is a great honor for any lawyer to take such post," Arevik Petrosyan said and retired from the National Assembly.