Opposition candidate can garner over 60% at Yerevan Mayor election, Heritage party says

PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Heritage Party and RA National Congress haven't yet arrived to a mutual decision on the format and the list of candidates for forthcoming Mayoral Elections. The issue is still under consideration," Heritage Faction Leader Armen Martirosyan stated.





As for Heritage, the Party has already discussed and taken a decision submitted to ANK members' consideration. " It's great if have a single candidate, if no - we'll just repeat the experience of 2007." Martirosyan stated. When questioned whether his candidature has been nominated, Martirosyan responded that though not ambitious, he would be ready to accept the position should the opposition consider it necessary.



The Heritage Leader stated that the ruling Republican Party refrained from putting Taron Margaryan in the top of the list, as he enjoys the love of people and within some time would refuse to acknowledge the authorities.



The Government needs a controllable person to hold Yerevan Mayor position, so the Republican Party decided upon Gagik Beglaryan to top the candidates list.



According to Martirosyan's forecasts, opposition might have over 60% votes at Mayoral elections. The outcome depends on how many votes would authorities deduct, citing electoral violations. "If current elections register 20% less violations than at 2008 elections, the Opposition will win the elections, " Martirosyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.