Amendments proposed by coalition are nothing but “naught”
On March 23, the Armenian parliament continued to discuss the amendments to the Electoral Code submitted by the coalition and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation -Dashnaktsutyun.
"We highlight the formation of electoral commissions. Everyone understands that the quality of elections depends on the will of political leadership. The authorities should realize that their power should rely on public trust and not their ambitions," said ARF-Dashnaktsutyun faction leader Vahan Hovhannisyan labeling the coalition-proposed amendments "naught."
Among electoral amendments, Hovhannisyan singled out e-voting and publication of electoral rolls after the elections.
He advised the coalition to be guided by the experience of advanced countries such as France.
"Let us be honest and confess that you are against the publication of voters' list as you want to conceal everything," said Hovhannisyan.
Vahan Hovhannisyan recalled that during the presidential elections he was in prison. Going to the polling station his was surprised to learn that her husband had already voted. When she started to protest, she was told to continue her way.
Deputy Parliament Speaker Samvel Nikoyan hurried to reply to Vahan Hovhannisyan.
"The law allows videotaping the entire process of vote counting. We find it inexpedient to publish the list of voters," said Nikoyan. At the same time, he acknowledged that in this case, the opposition will argue that the elections have been rigged.
