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"I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST MAIDANS"; GAGIK TSARUKYAN LEAVES POLITICS
03.05.2015 18:57 epress.am
The leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), Gagik Tsarukyan,
during a session of BHK today, March 5th, announced that he has
decided to leave active politics and resign as the leader of the
party. Tsarukyan suggested that BHK Parliamentary faction secretary
Naira Zohrabyan replace him as the party leader.
"Today, the moment has come when I've decided to leave active politics,
resigning as the party's president and the leader of the parliamentary
faction. This has not been an easy decision and it is a result of
long consideration. This is my personal decision and I expect you to
approach it with understanding.
I want to stress one thing, in all the years I have been involved
in politics, I have never pursued personal gains. I have not taken
advantage of the people's support for personal reasons. I have not
used the people's trust for positions and for other interests. I have
not sealed deals behind the backs of my team or people. During all
these years, I have pursued a clear humane goal, to see a smile in
the eyes of my people, and not tears.
I want to be even more frank. I have tried to find solutions and fight
for our people's tormenting issues through all possible political
avenues. But I have always been against Maidans [violent mass protests]
and once again, I am being genuine.
I am retiring from active politics. I am no longer the party's
president. But I am going to continue being helpful to my country
and people. I will do that in other sectors, and spheres. I will
continue to build churches, schools, sports stadiums, help artists
and scientists in my country. But I will do that as an Armenian,
as an Armenian citizen, as Gagik Tsarukyan.
I ask you all to not approach me with political questions; I will not
be involved in any of your decisions. I no longer have any connection
to BHK. In a short while you will elect a new leader, new executive
bodies, and henceforth the party's destiny is in your hands. This is
my final decision."
Gagik Tsarukyan went on to propose that Naira Zohrabyan be chosen as
the new leader of the party. Zohrabyan was confirmed in the position
after a voting took place.
Recall that in mid-February President Serzh Sargsyan and BHK
President Gagik Tsarukyan began a short lived conflict. After
Sargsyan's criticism Tsarukyan stated that he would be fighting for
regime change, however a few days later a large rally was cancelled
after Tsarukyan and Sargsyan met in private. Tsarukyan stated that
political issues should be resolved through "peaceful paths."
http://www.epress.am/en/2015/03/05/%E2%80%9Ci-have-always-been-against-maidans%E2%80%9D-gagik-tsarukyan-leaves-politics.html
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
03.05.2015 18:57 epress.am
The leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), Gagik Tsarukyan,
during a session of BHK today, March 5th, announced that he has
decided to leave active politics and resign as the leader of the
party. Tsarukyan suggested that BHK Parliamentary faction secretary
Naira Zohrabyan replace him as the party leader.
"Today, the moment has come when I've decided to leave active politics,
resigning as the party's president and the leader of the parliamentary
faction. This has not been an easy decision and it is a result of
long consideration. This is my personal decision and I expect you to
approach it with understanding.
I want to stress one thing, in all the years I have been involved
in politics, I have never pursued personal gains. I have not taken
advantage of the people's support for personal reasons. I have not
used the people's trust for positions and for other interests. I have
not sealed deals behind the backs of my team or people. During all
these years, I have pursued a clear humane goal, to see a smile in
the eyes of my people, and not tears.
I want to be even more frank. I have tried to find solutions and fight
for our people's tormenting issues through all possible political
avenues. But I have always been against Maidans [violent mass protests]
and once again, I am being genuine.
I am retiring from active politics. I am no longer the party's
president. But I am going to continue being helpful to my country
and people. I will do that in other sectors, and spheres. I will
continue to build churches, schools, sports stadiums, help artists
and scientists in my country. But I will do that as an Armenian,
as an Armenian citizen, as Gagik Tsarukyan.
I ask you all to not approach me with political questions; I will not
be involved in any of your decisions. I no longer have any connection
to BHK. In a short while you will elect a new leader, new executive
bodies, and henceforth the party's destiny is in your hands. This is
my final decision."
Gagik Tsarukyan went on to propose that Naira Zohrabyan be chosen as
the new leader of the party. Zohrabyan was confirmed in the position
after a voting took place.
Recall that in mid-February President Serzh Sargsyan and BHK
President Gagik Tsarukyan began a short lived conflict. After
Sargsyan's criticism Tsarukyan stated that he would be fighting for
regime change, however a few days later a large rally was cancelled
after Tsarukyan and Sargsyan met in private. Tsarukyan stated that
political issues should be resolved through "peaceful paths."
http://www.epress.am/en/2015/03/05/%E2%80%9Ci-have-always-been-against-maidans%E2%80%9D-gagik-tsarukyan-leaves-politics.html
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress