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EX-FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS PAP CONCERNED OVER VOTE RIGGING
tert.am
03.05.12
The Prosperous Armenia party (PAP) has concerns that the upcoming
parliamentary election may be rigged, according to Vardan Oskanyan,
Armenia's ex foreign minister.
In an interview with RFE/RL, the politician, who recently joined
the coalition party, stressed the need of considering process in the
context of Armenia's past history.
"[Prosperous Armenia] does certainly have concerns. This is shown by
our past history which adds to today's voter lists and the general
rumors on activities in different districts," he said, adding that
the levers to rig elections are always in the authorities' hand.
"It will not be a big discovery to say, for instance, that the
authorities should feel the entire burden of responsibility for
conducting a free and fair election or failing to do so. That's what
our legislation and the structure of our political system require,"
he added.
tert.am
03.05.12
The Prosperous Armenia party (PAP) has concerns that the upcoming
parliamentary election may be rigged, according to Vardan Oskanyan,
Armenia's ex foreign minister.
In an interview with RFE/RL, the politician, who recently joined
the coalition party, stressed the need of considering process in the
context of Armenia's past history.
"[Prosperous Armenia] does certainly have concerns. This is shown by
our past history which adds to today's voter lists and the general
rumors on activities in different districts," he said, adding that
the levers to rig elections are always in the authorities' hand.
"It will not be a big discovery to say, for instance, that the
authorities should feel the entire burden of responsibility for
conducting a free and fair election or failing to do so. That's what
our legislation and the structure of our political system require,"
he added.