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ARF: 'THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE MUST NOT BE TRAMPLED UPON'
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/02/20/arf-the-will-of-the-people-must-not-be-trampled-upon/
February 20, 2013
YEREVAN (A.W.)-The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme
Council of Armenia issued a statement today (Feb. 20) arguing that
"the will of the people expressed on Feb. 18 must not be trampled
upon." The ARF noted that "the best possible election was promised,
the worst was delivered." We ought to realize the seriousness of the
situation and look for solutions accordingly, stated the party in its
first official post-election statement, the translation of which The
Armenian Weekly presents below, in full.
ARF: The best possible election was promised, the worst was delivered.
***
The citizens of Armenia demonstrated on Feb. 18 that their patience
has limits, that they deserve a much better life and leadership,
and that it's impossible to kill the people's aspirations for justice
and freedom.
The people's outrage came in response to the political, social,
economic and moral environment in the country. It came in response
to the authorities and the rank and file of their representative, who
were behaving as if they enjoy the trust and support of the absolute
majority. It became evident that that the majority of the people does
not accept the current regime.
On top of their limitless administrative and financial resources, the
authorities employed a coordinated effort to rig the vote counting
process. The best possible election was promised, the worst was
delivered. The results reasserted our conviction that the election
was fixed, and the assessment of international observers was too
predictable.
The post-election environment and the developments ahead impose an
immense responsibility and difficult decisions upon the authorities,
the leading presidential candidate, the opposition forces, and the
active segment of the public. The will of the people expressed on Feb.
18 must not be trampled upon. The ARF stands together with the people,
and subscribes to the view of finding solutions together. We ought
to realize the seriousness of the situation and look for a way out
accordingly. This is a difficult yet inevitable task that needs to be
undertaken collectively. We have a duty to be worthy of our people['s
trust]. Only in this way, only with a clearly defined political agenda
can we move the country from the current standstill and deterioration
to the steady path of development, and guarantee a secure and dignified
future for the citizens of Armenia.
ARF Supreme Council of Armenia Feb. 20, 2013
From: Baghdasarian
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/02/20/arf-the-will-of-the-people-must-not-be-trampled-upon/
February 20, 2013
YEREVAN (A.W.)-The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme
Council of Armenia issued a statement today (Feb. 20) arguing that
"the will of the people expressed on Feb. 18 must not be trampled
upon." The ARF noted that "the best possible election was promised,
the worst was delivered." We ought to realize the seriousness of the
situation and look for solutions accordingly, stated the party in its
first official post-election statement, the translation of which The
Armenian Weekly presents below, in full.
ARF: The best possible election was promised, the worst was delivered.
***
The citizens of Armenia demonstrated on Feb. 18 that their patience
has limits, that they deserve a much better life and leadership,
and that it's impossible to kill the people's aspirations for justice
and freedom.
The people's outrage came in response to the political, social,
economic and moral environment in the country. It came in response
to the authorities and the rank and file of their representative, who
were behaving as if they enjoy the trust and support of the absolute
majority. It became evident that that the majority of the people does
not accept the current regime.
On top of their limitless administrative and financial resources, the
authorities employed a coordinated effort to rig the vote counting
process. The best possible election was promised, the worst was
delivered. The results reasserted our conviction that the election
was fixed, and the assessment of international observers was too
predictable.
The post-election environment and the developments ahead impose an
immense responsibility and difficult decisions upon the authorities,
the leading presidential candidate, the opposition forces, and the
active segment of the public. The will of the people expressed on Feb.
18 must not be trampled upon. The ARF stands together with the people,
and subscribes to the view of finding solutions together. We ought
to realize the seriousness of the situation and look for a way out
accordingly. This is a difficult yet inevitable task that needs to be
undertaken collectively. We have a duty to be worthy of our people['s
trust]. Only in this way, only with a clearly defined political agenda
can we move the country from the current standstill and deterioration
to the steady path of development, and guarantee a secure and dignified
future for the citizens of Armenia.
ARF Supreme Council of Armenia Feb. 20, 2013
From: Baghdasarian