Serzh Sargsyan shouldn’t visit empty-handed
Leader of "Heritage" Party Raffi Hovhannisian is not against having Serzh Sargsyan come and sit next to him on the same bench.
"This bench at Freedom Square is as much as mine as it is his," said Mr. Hovhannisian, who has been on a hunger strike for 15 days now. Hovhannisian made this announcement after "A1+" asked how he treats the rumors that Serzh Sargsyan is planning to visit him and call on him to end the hunger strike.
According to Raffi Hovhannisian, he will listen to Serzh Sargsyan's call to stop the hunger strike under one condition. "If anyone wants to visit me and call on me to stop the "Fast for Freedom", besides a civil procedure, he or she must come with a meaningful proposal. I have no expectations, but if the government truly feels responsible, it needs to have a meaningful proposal. The return of power to the people and new elections are necessary."
Raffi Hovhannisian had a hard time saying whether Serzh Sargsyan will visit him or not since he was hearing that for the first time. Raffi Hovhannisian welcomes any citizen's visit, be it an average citizen or the president. He assured that nobody's visit can be a precondition for him to stop the hunger strike.
After spending 15 days at Freedom Square, Raffi Hovhannisian says he has grown accustomed to the conditions. "Freedom Square has turned into my home. I am pleased to see my citizens consider this square a place for them to gather, debate and support each other."
Mr. Hovhannisian thanks the citizens who helped pitch a tent for him and the visiting doctors. "I have no complaints. I am content with being at Freedom Square today. This square gives me energy and instills hope for the future."
Mr. Hovhannisian has been following up on events taking place in the world and the political developments in Armenia. He is currently concerned with the fact that the people of Armenia will face new fatal stages as a result of the government's policy.
