June 5, 2009 - 17:24 AMT
ANC activists would solve global problems in Yerevan Council
"Municipal elections came to reveal the political forces currently represented in Armenia's political domain, as well as the forces which are no longer active," Republic party member Suren Surenyants told a news conference. The politician finds that there are currently three political parties acting in Armenia: the Republican, "Prosperous Armenia" and Armenian National Congress.

Commenting upon ANC's refusal to work in Yerevan Council, Surenyants said he was unaware whether any of the parties represented in Congress desire to work in the Council, but added that Congress was firm on its decision to waive its mandates, "Such minor tools of influence will not help ANC to solve global issues," he noted.

Surenyants does not see any sense in commenting upon the statement made by Marxist leader David Hakobyan who has no intention to waive his mandate. Before including the bloc in the Congress, ANC leadership should have properly considered the issue, the activist finds.

The post-electoral situation, according to Surenyants, shows that society has put up with election results, something that wasn't observed after 2008 presidential elections.