ANC determined to achieve snap elections – oppositionist

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Congress (ANC) opposition bloc representative confirmed the Congress intention to achieve snap elections in Armenia.

“The country has a number of issues requiring immediate resolution,” Gurgen Yeghiazaryan told a news conference in Yerevan. The politician, however, refrained to respond the journalists’ question on whether ANC plans to participate in regular elections, should it fail to bring about pre-term ones.

“Also, ANC is determined to come to power in a constitutional manner, so at this point, the number of Congress supporters at the rallies is irrelevant,” Yeghiazaryan noted further.

Yeghiazaryan disagreed over opposition-coalition dialogue’s negatively affecting ANC popularity. “The start of the dialogue was a correct and timely step. The Congress attempted to achieve snap elections through talks with authorities, who were responsible for foiling the process,” the politician said.

At September 30 rally, ANC leader Levon Ter-Petrossian announced 7-day-long round-the-clock protest actions with supporters putting up tents at Liberty Square. On October 8, the Congress terminated non-stop rallies, announcing immediate resignation of President Serzh Sargsyan as the main point of the resolution adopted.

Next ANC rally is scheduled for October 28, with the Congress to decide on their further steps.