Tigran Karpetyan, Raffi Hovannisian embrace at Liberty Square
During the March 21 rally near the Matenadaran, People's Party (ZhK) Leader Tigran Karapetyan announced that many of his proponents had mistaken the venue and assembled at Liberty Square.
"The authorities are powerful because they have money. We have nothing to give you but our souls. We are not afraid of anything," said Tigran Karapetyan.
As promised, the crowd headed for Liberty Square where they were met by a chain of police officers. The ralliers were not allowed to enter the grounds.
"Why is one allowed and the other denied?" said the indignant ZhK leader meaning the Armenian National Congress that was allowed to enter the square during its recent rally.
After short negotiations Tigran Karapetyan went up to greet Heritage Leader Raffi Hovannisian who is staging "Freedom Fast" at the square. Their warm embrace was received loud applause.
"We came to support Raffi Hovannisian in his struggle. It is important for us not to forget each other," said Tigran Karpetyan urging Hovannisian to stop the hunger strike.
The next rally of the People's Party is set for April 10 near Matenadaran.
