Prosperous Armenia will remain alternative to authorities – party member

 May 30, 2012 - 18:54 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - The second number of Prosperous Armenia’s electoral list Vartan Oskanian commented on party’s activity in future parliament.

“Prosperous Armenia will remain an alternative to the political majority in the parliament,” he said during distribution of parliamentary mandates.

“We will try to introduce tangible changes in Armenian society,” he said, noting the party’s readiness to vote for the bills serving public interests.

Mr. Oskanian said the party expects no consequences for its refusal to join the coalition.

Prosperous Armenia issued a statement, which said the party doesn’t consider involvement in coalition government formation a reasonable step.

“We maintained a common position throughout the whole election campaign. I have repeatedly stated that I pursue no personal goals other than political. Moreover, I reiterate readiness to suffer a loss to retain public trust,” Gagik Tsarukyan stated.

According to polling results, Prosperous Armenia garnered about half a million votes. These people voted for our party, out of faith in us and the demand for tangible changes in the country’s social and economic life. Given the election outcomes, Prosperous Armenia has no constitutional possibility to participate in government formation and implement its programs. Thus, I declare that our party doesn’t deem participation in coalition formation reasonable,” the statement by party leader read.