Tweet
RAFFI HOVANNISIAN: "GOVERNMENT SYSTEM WILL CHANGE IN ARMENIA, IF I AM ELECTED PRESIDENT"
ARMINFO
Monday, November 5, 15:23
"Government system will change in Armenia, if I am elected president,"
Leader of Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian told media, Monday.
"I will run for president for the last time, because after my victory
Armenia will inevitably change over from the presidential to the
parliamentary system of government, which will, in turn, result in
Constitutional changes and liquidation of monopolies," Hovannisian
said. He spotlighted the heavy social and economic situation in the
country, the growing poverty and population drain. Hovannisian said
that he is an independent candidate and is not engaged in business
activity unlike others.
"The authorities are well aware that it is difficult to oust a
candidate that is not connected with business-threads with them
and cannot be turned into a marionette. So, they are concerned over
possible victory of such candidate," he said.
In this light, Heritage leader said that Hertiage Party faction in
the Parliament has always had financial problems because it has no
businessmen parliamentarians. He said that the fee for participation
in the election will be donated.
"The expenses of a presidential campaign must not exceed 100 million
drams. I am not going to spend more either. Those who will spend
more must be brought responsible for violation of the law," the
politician said.
The presidential election in Armenia is scheduled for Feb 18 2013.
Mass Media have named the probable candidates: ex-foreign minister
Vartan Oskanian, first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan, Leader of
Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian, who waived his deputy mandate, and
Leader of Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan. A poll that has
been conducted in Armenia lately revealed that 43.4% of the population
wants to Gagik Tsarukyan on the president's post. Robert Kocharyan
received 20.2% votes, than goes Raffi Hovannisian with 14.2%, Levon
Ter-Petrosyan with 5.8% and Vahan Hovhannisyan (ARFD) - 5.7%.
ARMINFO
Monday, November 5, 15:23
"Government system will change in Armenia, if I am elected president,"
Leader of Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian told media, Monday.
"I will run for president for the last time, because after my victory
Armenia will inevitably change over from the presidential to the
parliamentary system of government, which will, in turn, result in
Constitutional changes and liquidation of monopolies," Hovannisian
said. He spotlighted the heavy social and economic situation in the
country, the growing poverty and population drain. Hovannisian said
that he is an independent candidate and is not engaged in business
activity unlike others.
"The authorities are well aware that it is difficult to oust a
candidate that is not connected with business-threads with them
and cannot be turned into a marionette. So, they are concerned over
possible victory of such candidate," he said.
In this light, Heritage leader said that Hertiage Party faction in
the Parliament has always had financial problems because it has no
businessmen parliamentarians. He said that the fee for participation
in the election will be donated.
"The expenses of a presidential campaign must not exceed 100 million
drams. I am not going to spend more either. Those who will spend
more must be brought responsible for violation of the law," the
politician said.
The presidential election in Armenia is scheduled for Feb 18 2013.
Mass Media have named the probable candidates: ex-foreign minister
Vartan Oskanian, first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan, Leader of
Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian, who waived his deputy mandate, and
Leader of Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan. A poll that has
been conducted in Armenia lately revealed that 43.4% of the population
wants to Gagik Tsarukyan on the president's post. Robert Kocharyan
received 20.2% votes, than goes Raffi Hovannisian with 14.2%, Levon
Ter-Petrosyan with 5.8% and Vahan Hovhannisyan (ARFD) - 5.7%.