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DECISION 2013: HOVANNISIAN CONTINUES POST-ELECTION CAMPAIGN TO REGIONS
VOTE 2013 | 27.02.13 | 12:54
By GAYANE MKRTCHYAN
ArmeniaNow reporter
Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian challenging the official
presidential results continues his BAREVolution, this time visiting
Armavir, Ararat, Vayots Dzor and Syunik provinces of Armenia and
meeting with his supporters.
In Echmiadzin, Armavir province, Hovannisian said in his address to
the people who had come to hear what he had to say: "Even by official
data Echmiadzin has won; it has overcome its fear, its slavery,
its estrangement. And we are saying that we are moving towards a
revolution. This is our province, our town, and nobody will take
away, steal our country, our right, our Constitution. I am humbled
by your trust."
Periodically addressing the police officers watching the rally,
Hovannisian was calling upon the citizens to not be afraid, but rather
respect the police because "they are with the people and will protect
the people's interests".
Echmiadzin resident Armen Lazarian told Hovannisian that no matter how
scared and threatened they are by the authorities, they are equally
tired of it and will definitely go for a revolution, standing up for
the votes they had given to Hovannisian.
Walking in the streets of Armavir, greeting people, the Heritage
leader was promising that he would take his victory till the end
and was urging the residents to move only forward without "reverse
speed", because this is a struggle for the national flag and for their
children. Reflecting on Armavir mayor Ruben Khlghatyan's resignation,
he said that by his step the mayor showed "at least minimum manliness"
and advised all the other governors and mayors who participated in
rigging the election to follow Khlghatyan's example.
In almost all the towns he visited, Hovannisian in his speeches urged
the world superpowers: "I demand starting from my birthplace the
United States of America to Russia, an important strategic partner,
from Europe to China to recognize and respect the Armenian people's
victory. I would recommend to the international community to reconsider
the congratulations endorsing Serzh Sargsyan as a winner and their
decision to accept the election results."
In Ararat province's Masis, Ararat and Artashat the Heritage leader
said he had simply come to say "Barev" (hello) and that this one word
holds the sun in it (arev means sun), and manliness, and confidence,
and an Armenian's sense of belonging to his/her land.
In Artashat he stated that "the most disgraceful" ballot-stuffing
and other types of election fraud were the case in Ararat province,
more than in any other part of Armenia.
"It doesn't matter who committed the violation; whether his name is
Hovannisian, or Abrahamyan, he will be held accountable. Hovik, Johnik,
police chief, governor, mayor - each one of them will be brought to
account," he said, his reference being to parliament speaker Hovik
Abrahamyan, native of Ararat province.
In Armenia's southern Vayots Dzor province Hovannisian's first stop
was Areni village (known for its wineries and viniculture since ancient
times), where the majority of residents had extended their support and
voted for him. Nonetheless, not many people were present at the rally.
"Many would like to come, but they've been threatened that if they
come, they'll lose their jobs. However, we have proved with our
votes that we are with Raffi; we only hope he doesn't disappoint us,"
said villager Serob Davtyan.
In Yeghegnadzor people greeted the official runner up with posters
"Raffi is the only president". Addressing Serzh Sargsyan, Hovannisian
said that if he [Sargsyan] has anything to say to him, he will be
waiting until March 2.
"Twenty one years ago our nation shifted the course of history, and
I will not let anyone edit that history. The Armenia of names is in
the past, there is only people's Armenia left now," he said.
In Vayq Hovannisian did not hold a rally, he had time enough to take
a walk and visit some shopping stalls, greet people and have a little
talk. From Vayq he went to Armenia's southern gate Agarak. Today his
meetings will continue in the towns of Syunik province.
Hovannisian has repeatedly stated that the victory will enter Yerevan
from the provinces; but does it mean that the authorities might make
concessions and offer some governor and mayoral posts to Heritage
members?
So far Shirak governor and mayors of Vanadzor, Lori province's
administrative center, and Armarir have resigned.
Political analyst Yervand Bozoyan says these resignations are
conditioned by the fact that the authorities are unhappy with these
people who "failed to commit sufficient election fraud" in the
constituencies they were in charge of.
"By punishing them they want to show others, and make the other
governors and mayors to more enthusiastically and actively rig the
next elections. I think it's highly unlikely that the authorities
might go for a compromise and willingly offer these posts to Heritage.
During the Hovannisian-Sargsyan meeting the president said No to all
the key points. So, I say, no way, it is impossible" says Bozoyan.
From: Baghdasarian
VOTE 2013 | 27.02.13 | 12:54
By GAYANE MKRTCHYAN
ArmeniaNow reporter
Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian challenging the official
presidential results continues his BAREVolution, this time visiting
Armavir, Ararat, Vayots Dzor and Syunik provinces of Armenia and
meeting with his supporters.
In Echmiadzin, Armavir province, Hovannisian said in his address to
the people who had come to hear what he had to say: "Even by official
data Echmiadzin has won; it has overcome its fear, its slavery,
its estrangement. And we are saying that we are moving towards a
revolution. This is our province, our town, and nobody will take
away, steal our country, our right, our Constitution. I am humbled
by your trust."
Periodically addressing the police officers watching the rally,
Hovannisian was calling upon the citizens to not be afraid, but rather
respect the police because "they are with the people and will protect
the people's interests".
Echmiadzin resident Armen Lazarian told Hovannisian that no matter how
scared and threatened they are by the authorities, they are equally
tired of it and will definitely go for a revolution, standing up for
the votes they had given to Hovannisian.
Walking in the streets of Armavir, greeting people, the Heritage
leader was promising that he would take his victory till the end
and was urging the residents to move only forward without "reverse
speed", because this is a struggle for the national flag and for their
children. Reflecting on Armavir mayor Ruben Khlghatyan's resignation,
he said that by his step the mayor showed "at least minimum manliness"
and advised all the other governors and mayors who participated in
rigging the election to follow Khlghatyan's example.
In almost all the towns he visited, Hovannisian in his speeches urged
the world superpowers: "I demand starting from my birthplace the
United States of America to Russia, an important strategic partner,
from Europe to China to recognize and respect the Armenian people's
victory. I would recommend to the international community to reconsider
the congratulations endorsing Serzh Sargsyan as a winner and their
decision to accept the election results."
In Ararat province's Masis, Ararat and Artashat the Heritage leader
said he had simply come to say "Barev" (hello) and that this one word
holds the sun in it (arev means sun), and manliness, and confidence,
and an Armenian's sense of belonging to his/her land.
In Artashat he stated that "the most disgraceful" ballot-stuffing
and other types of election fraud were the case in Ararat province,
more than in any other part of Armenia.
"It doesn't matter who committed the violation; whether his name is
Hovannisian, or Abrahamyan, he will be held accountable. Hovik, Johnik,
police chief, governor, mayor - each one of them will be brought to
account," he said, his reference being to parliament speaker Hovik
Abrahamyan, native of Ararat province.
In Armenia's southern Vayots Dzor province Hovannisian's first stop
was Areni village (known for its wineries and viniculture since ancient
times), where the majority of residents had extended their support and
voted for him. Nonetheless, not many people were present at the rally.
"Many would like to come, but they've been threatened that if they
come, they'll lose their jobs. However, we have proved with our
votes that we are with Raffi; we only hope he doesn't disappoint us,"
said villager Serob Davtyan.
In Yeghegnadzor people greeted the official runner up with posters
"Raffi is the only president". Addressing Serzh Sargsyan, Hovannisian
said that if he [Sargsyan] has anything to say to him, he will be
waiting until March 2.
"Twenty one years ago our nation shifted the course of history, and
I will not let anyone edit that history. The Armenia of names is in
the past, there is only people's Armenia left now," he said.
In Vayq Hovannisian did not hold a rally, he had time enough to take
a walk and visit some shopping stalls, greet people and have a little
talk. From Vayq he went to Armenia's southern gate Agarak. Today his
meetings will continue in the towns of Syunik province.
Hovannisian has repeatedly stated that the victory will enter Yerevan
from the provinces; but does it mean that the authorities might make
concessions and offer some governor and mayoral posts to Heritage
members?
So far Shirak governor and mayors of Vanadzor, Lori province's
administrative center, and Armarir have resigned.
Political analyst Yervand Bozoyan says these resignations are
conditioned by the fact that the authorities are unhappy with these
people who "failed to commit sufficient election fraud" in the
constituencies they were in charge of.
"By punishing them they want to show others, and make the other
governors and mayors to more enthusiastically and actively rig the
next elections. I think it's highly unlikely that the authorities
might go for a compromise and willingly offer these posts to Heritage.
During the Hovannisian-Sargsyan meeting the president said No to all
the key points. So, I say, no way, it is impossible" says Bozoyan.
From: Baghdasarian