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CIVIC CAMPAIGNS TO CONTINUE DESPITE POLITICIZATION OF THEIR DEMANDS BY OPPOSITION
POLITICS | 11.06.14 | 15:59
By SARA KHOJOYAN
ArmeniaNow reporter
The struggle of two civil movements that attracted broad section
of the population in the past few months will continue regardless
of the 12-point demand list presented to the government by the four
parliamentary minority parties.
Two of the demands of the opposition regard the elimination of the
mandatory component of the pension reform and reconsidering the system
of speed and traffic cameras and parking rules in Yerevan. The four
parties expect the government to address the issues by autumn.
Nevertheless, the two civic campaigns, Dem.am, campaigning against
the unpopular pension reform, and Out of Our Pockets, demanding the
reconsideration of the system of speed and traffic cameras as well
as controversial "red lines" parking rules, say they will continue
their struggle despite this "politicization".
Tonight Dem.am plans to hold a "support march" in central Yerevan
trying to provide unified support for those who are under pressure
from their employers not to withdraw from the pension system. "Out
of Our Pockets", meanwhile, also plans a "disobedience march" to show
to the government their determination in the campaign.
Members of the civil initiatives realize that no matter how hard
they try not to politicize their movements because their goal is
not entering politics, they cannot prevent that from happening,
as political parties also campaign against the same things and
same errors.
"The struggle of any force or unit against the pension reform can be
viewed as positive only. Every single demand for the elimination of
the mandatory component exhilarates our struggle, however, we will
try not to politicize the actions of our team," Dem.am member Gevorg
Hayrapetyan told ArmeniaNow.
"Out of Our Pockets" campaign member Vardan Hakobyan mentioned that
they will continue their fight "on the ground".
"If something is impossible to change on the ground, with thousands
of bills, nothing will change; it is possible to achieve change on
the ground with the help of struggle. Regardless of others' demands,
our demands will remain in force," he said.
Another member of the team, Arsen Petrosyan, emphasized that even
if the political "Quartet's" demands are heard, the government will
demand more time.
"But we do not have that time. During that time hundreds of thousands
of people will be penalized, this question must be solved as soon
as possible."
http://armenianow.com/news/politics/55147/armenia_political_demands_opposition_civic_movemen ts
POLITICS | 11.06.14 | 15:59
By SARA KHOJOYAN
ArmeniaNow reporter
The struggle of two civil movements that attracted broad section
of the population in the past few months will continue regardless
of the 12-point demand list presented to the government by the four
parliamentary minority parties.
Two of the demands of the opposition regard the elimination of the
mandatory component of the pension reform and reconsidering the system
of speed and traffic cameras and parking rules in Yerevan. The four
parties expect the government to address the issues by autumn.
Nevertheless, the two civic campaigns, Dem.am, campaigning against
the unpopular pension reform, and Out of Our Pockets, demanding the
reconsideration of the system of speed and traffic cameras as well
as controversial "red lines" parking rules, say they will continue
their struggle despite this "politicization".
Tonight Dem.am plans to hold a "support march" in central Yerevan
trying to provide unified support for those who are under pressure
from their employers not to withdraw from the pension system. "Out
of Our Pockets", meanwhile, also plans a "disobedience march" to show
to the government their determination in the campaign.
Members of the civil initiatives realize that no matter how hard
they try not to politicize their movements because their goal is
not entering politics, they cannot prevent that from happening,
as political parties also campaign against the same things and
same errors.
"The struggle of any force or unit against the pension reform can be
viewed as positive only. Every single demand for the elimination of
the mandatory component exhilarates our struggle, however, we will
try not to politicize the actions of our team," Dem.am member Gevorg
Hayrapetyan told ArmeniaNow.
"Out of Our Pockets" campaign member Vardan Hakobyan mentioned that
they will continue their fight "on the ground".
"If something is impossible to change on the ground, with thousands
of bills, nothing will change; it is possible to achieve change on
the ground with the help of struggle. Regardless of others' demands,
our demands will remain in force," he said.
Another member of the team, Arsen Petrosyan, emphasized that even
if the political "Quartet's" demands are heard, the government will
demand more time.
"But we do not have that time. During that time hundreds of thousands
of people will be penalized, this question must be solved as soon
as possible."
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