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04:36 pm | April 01, 2009
Politics
"Surely, the election of Yerevan's mayor is politicized. But we
cannot expect radical changes at this level. People should trust the
election," says Artsvik Minasyan who heads the candidate list of the
ARF Dashnaktsutyun at the forthcoming municipal elections.
The fact that only seven political forces - six parties and one
alliance, are running in the election for Yerevan's Mayor testifies
to the progress of our political system. It means we are entering a
phase of consolidation.
In case the ARF loses the election, Artsvik Minasyan promises to lay
down his mandate and work in the Elder's Council.
"I will lay down my mandate if our party decides that I can be more
useful as an alderman. Nevertheless, the ARF Dashnaktsutyun longs
for a victory like the other forces running in the election."
Unlike the Republican candidate Gagik Beglaryan, the ARF candidate is
less popular. Atrsvik Minasyan says he doesn't take it seriously. "It's
better to be less famous in the positive sense than famous in the
negative sense."
Realising the advantage of the incumbent Mayor, Artsvik Minasyan is
not afraid of competition. "I see no problem if the rules of the
game are maintained," the politician said, meaning the use of the
much talked administrative levers.
Artsvik Minasyan says Gagik Beglaryan has a chance to solve problems
in the city and increase his rating.
The President shouldn't have appointed someone to the mayoral post
who would later be nominated by the Republican Party.
Asked about the draw for signatures, Atrsvik Minasyan said he has
already raised the issues in the ruling circles.
I think that administrative levers shouldn't be employed and the
guarantees should be given by the HHK Leader.
Atrsvik Minasyan says after becoming mayor he will propose
collaboration both the authorities and the opposition.
A1+
04:36 pm | April 01, 2009
Politics
"Surely, the election of Yerevan's mayor is politicized. But we
cannot expect radical changes at this level. People should trust the
election," says Artsvik Minasyan who heads the candidate list of the
ARF Dashnaktsutyun at the forthcoming municipal elections.
The fact that only seven political forces - six parties and one
alliance, are running in the election for Yerevan's Mayor testifies
to the progress of our political system. It means we are entering a
phase of consolidation.
In case the ARF loses the election, Artsvik Minasyan promises to lay
down his mandate and work in the Elder's Council.
"I will lay down my mandate if our party decides that I can be more
useful as an alderman. Nevertheless, the ARF Dashnaktsutyun longs
for a victory like the other forces running in the election."
Unlike the Republican candidate Gagik Beglaryan, the ARF candidate is
less popular. Atrsvik Minasyan says he doesn't take it seriously. "It's
better to be less famous in the positive sense than famous in the
negative sense."
Realising the advantage of the incumbent Mayor, Artsvik Minasyan is
not afraid of competition. "I see no problem if the rules of the
game are maintained," the politician said, meaning the use of the
much talked administrative levers.
Artsvik Minasyan says Gagik Beglaryan has a chance to solve problems
in the city and increase his rating.
The President shouldn't have appointed someone to the mayoral post
who would later be nominated by the Republican Party.
Asked about the draw for signatures, Atrsvik Minasyan said he has
already raised the issues in the ruling circles.
I think that administrative levers shouldn't be employed and the
guarantees should be given by the HHK Leader.
Atrsvik Minasyan says after becoming mayor he will propose
collaboration both the authorities and the opposition.