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Raffi Prepares A Surprise For Serzh Sargsyan
Naira Hayrumyan
17:46 23/03/2013
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index.php/eng/0/comments/view/29399
Raffi Hovannisian has presented to Serzh Sargsyan specific proposals
on how to overcome the crisis. He proposed early parliamentary
elections, radical legislative reforms, nomination of several key
positions by the opposition. Ashot Manucharyan also made radical
proposals, namely transfer of profit from mineral resources to the
state budget.
The proposals are important indeed. The society now has to make Serzh
Sargsyan accept those proposals. He will agree to small compromises
only because he perceives even a single position as a concession.
The government is thinking about what will happen in case it rejects
those proposals. As a way of influencing Serzh Sargsyan the
inauguration of Raffi Hovannisian and a march on April 9, the day when
Serzh Sargsyan will swear in is mentioned. If the opposition is able
to mobilize a critical mass, it may produce a result.
Clashes may ensue from such influence. Moreover, commenting on Raffi
Hovannisian's proposals, Serzh Sargsyan said if Raffi remains on the
square and declares himself president, the law enforcement bodies will
perform their duties. In fact, he warned that if the protests
continue, the police will have to act. Apparently, Serzh Sargsyan
wants to frighten the possible participants of the march.
The opposition is actively preparing for the march of millions. In
addition, they say Diaspora Armenians will arrive to participate. The
opposition does not desire clashes, of course. But there might be some
crazy people and some experienced provocateurs who could trigger
clashes.
The second discussed method is civil disobedience which can start with
the refusal to pay taxes. Zaruhi Postanjyan has already warned the
parliament that it is possible. Andrias Ghukasyan also speaks about
it.
What will Raffi Hovannisian's road map propose? A lot of people
believe that the map existed and all the steps were planned, including
the hunger strike which might seem to be a desperate action. Besides,
there were new things in Raffi's previous actions: trips to regions,
rejection of hatred, calls for respect, participation of his family
which he is proud of.
Hence, other new things could be in the road map which will give a
surprise to the government. Therefore, it is difficult to tell that
Serzh Sargsyan will refuse Raffi's proposals sharply. He does not know
either what is in the road map.
Naira Hayrumyan
17:46 23/03/2013
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/index.php/eng/0/comments/view/29399
Raffi Hovannisian has presented to Serzh Sargsyan specific proposals
on how to overcome the crisis. He proposed early parliamentary
elections, radical legislative reforms, nomination of several key
positions by the opposition. Ashot Manucharyan also made radical
proposals, namely transfer of profit from mineral resources to the
state budget.
The proposals are important indeed. The society now has to make Serzh
Sargsyan accept those proposals. He will agree to small compromises
only because he perceives even a single position as a concession.
The government is thinking about what will happen in case it rejects
those proposals. As a way of influencing Serzh Sargsyan the
inauguration of Raffi Hovannisian and a march on April 9, the day when
Serzh Sargsyan will swear in is mentioned. If the opposition is able
to mobilize a critical mass, it may produce a result.
Clashes may ensue from such influence. Moreover, commenting on Raffi
Hovannisian's proposals, Serzh Sargsyan said if Raffi remains on the
square and declares himself president, the law enforcement bodies will
perform their duties. In fact, he warned that if the protests
continue, the police will have to act. Apparently, Serzh Sargsyan
wants to frighten the possible participants of the march.
The opposition is actively preparing for the march of millions. In
addition, they say Diaspora Armenians will arrive to participate. The
opposition does not desire clashes, of course. But there might be some
crazy people and some experienced provocateurs who could trigger
clashes.
The second discussed method is civil disobedience which can start with
the refusal to pay taxes. Zaruhi Postanjyan has already warned the
parliament that it is possible. Andrias Ghukasyan also speaks about
it.
What will Raffi Hovannisian's road map propose? A lot of people
believe that the map existed and all the steps were planned, including
the hunger strike which might seem to be a desperate action. Besides,
there were new things in Raffi's previous actions: trips to regions,
rejection of hatred, calls for respect, participation of his family
which he is proud of.
Hence, other new things could be in the road map which will give a
surprise to the government. Therefore, it is difficult to tell that
Serzh Sargsyan will refuse Raffi's proposals sharply. He does not know
either what is in the road map.