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NO SERIOUS POLITICAL CHANGES EXPECTED IN ARMENIA AFTER AUGUST 1 OPPOSITION RALLY: RPA
ARKA
July 28
The opposition rally of August 1 will bring no serious changes to
the country's political life. Spokesperson of the ruling Republican
Party of Armenia, Parliament member Edward Sharmazanov expressed such
a viewpoint at a news conference on Monday.
"The opposition rally is a natural protest. Now, when the election
processes are behind, the opposition wants to find its niche in
society.
However, I believe that the upcoming opposition rally won't change
anything," he said.
The supporters of radical opposition leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan,
ex-president, are holding their third mass rally after the early March
clashes. The first post-March rally was held on June 20 and the second
one on July 4. Both were not authorized by municipal authorities,
but after negotiations the police agreed not to hinder the rally.
However, Sharmazanov says the upcoming rally may change public
sentiments to some extent but expectations that the rally will lead
to President Serge Sargsyan's resignation is erroneous.
Sharmazanov said he treats the opposition rallies with respect since
the main function of opposition is to criticize authorities in any
democratic country. However, Sharmazanov said he would like to see
more constructive criticism and concrete proposals by the opposition.
"The season of rallies is in the past in Armenia, now is the time for
civilized actions and for debate-based political competition. I think
the opposition should abandon its policy of uncompromising struggle and
take part in the activity of the commission probing into the events of
March 1 and in the work of Heritage parliamentary opposition faction,"
he said.
ARKA
July 28
The opposition rally of August 1 will bring no serious changes to
the country's political life. Spokesperson of the ruling Republican
Party of Armenia, Parliament member Edward Sharmazanov expressed such
a viewpoint at a news conference on Monday.
"The opposition rally is a natural protest. Now, when the election
processes are behind, the opposition wants to find its niche in
society.
However, I believe that the upcoming opposition rally won't change
anything," he said.
The supporters of radical opposition leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan,
ex-president, are holding their third mass rally after the early March
clashes. The first post-March rally was held on June 20 and the second
one on July 4. Both were not authorized by municipal authorities,
but after negotiations the police agreed not to hinder the rally.
However, Sharmazanov says the upcoming rally may change public
sentiments to some extent but expectations that the rally will lead
to President Serge Sargsyan's resignation is erroneous.
Sharmazanov said he treats the opposition rallies with respect since
the main function of opposition is to criticize authorities in any
democratic country. However, Sharmazanov said he would like to see
more constructive criticism and concrete proposals by the opposition.
"The season of rallies is in the past in Armenia, now is the time for
civilized actions and for debate-based political competition. I think
the opposition should abandon its policy of uncompromising struggle and
take part in the activity of the commission probing into the events of
March 1 and in the work of Heritage parliamentary opposition faction,"
he said.