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    ARF-D CONDEMNS ATTEMPTS TO RIG ELECTIONS

    tert.am
    04.09.12

    The opposition Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnakstutyun (ARF-D)
    has condemned any attempts to rig the local self-government elections
    slated later this months.

    In a recent statement, the party's Supreme Body calls upon the
    Armenian authorities to take active measures to rule out election
    irregularities, including pressures and attempts to intimidate
    the voters.

    "The role and significance of the local self-government elections
    is invaluable. A strong and organized statehood implies necessarily
    a maximum decentralization of government and an accomplished local
    self-government system. Unfortunately, a decade and a half after
    its inception, the local self-government in our reality is far from
    meeting that standard. It is necessary for us to value the way we
    have passed and draw the right conclusions. Whereas that institution
    has chosen to eventually discredit itself," reads the statement.

    Considering the May 6 parliamentary election anti-democratic and
    criticizing the environment of hostility and intolerance, the ARF-D
    members say that the increasing tensions make the conduct of civilized
    polls impossible. They note further that the local authorities'
    attempts to manage state affairs often frustrate the state, splitting
    the society.

    Emphasizing that such processes directly impact the state, killing the
    citizens' faith in future, the the party asks the regime to rule out
    such measures to ensure free, fair and competitive elections across
    the country.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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