“THE BEGINNING OF THE AUTHORITIES’ END”

 The leader of “Republic” Party named the rally which was held yesterday.

The Freedom Square was crowded yesterday: thousands of people were participating in the rally held by the opposition.  Two politicians who have declared about their nominations, Leader of Marxist Party of Armenia David Hakobyan and former mayor of Goris Samvel Harutiunyan were present in the rally. CRU leader Hrant Khachatryan was also present there, who had declared that he would support Vazgen Manukyan. The square was full of policemen; deputy chief of police of Yerevan Sashik Afyan was also present in the rally and was informed directly that he was in the “Black list” which is being prepared by Levon Ter-Petrosyan.

The most popular slogan was “Struggle, struggle till the end” which was also used in 1988. Before the rally was launched, Levon Ter-Petrosyan greeted Vazgen Sargsyan’s mother, Mrs. Greta.  After the national anthem, former Foreign Minister Alexan Arzumanyan offered to respect the memory of victims of October 27 by a minute of silence. Both PPA leader Stepan Demirchyan and “Republic” Party leader Aram Sargsyan spoke about the tragedy of October 27 in their speeches. Stepan Demirchyan noted: “We witnessed conspiracy and plot on October 27. The desire to hold higher positions and authority levers has deprived several people of memory and dignity. In general, everything is done to forget October 27. I want to say on this occasion: you may buy several politicians who do everything to hide their political bargain, you may also buy people’s votes but nobody is rich enough to buy his past, and October 27 is a big minus for the current authorities. It is a big minus for those persons who might prevent this monstrous crime”.

Aram Sargsyan said: “The only thing that I want after October 27 is to help my people to overcome the results of October 27, and to become a country of belief, hope and prosperity. It doesn’t mean that I don’t accuse the current authorities for the awful crime which was committed during their rule.”

The leaders of PPA and “Republic” Party made their speeches for about 30 minutes. We should also note the following part from Stepan Demirchyan’s speech: “Nowadays meeting shows that our political life is being changed. We condemn the illegal actions of the police, authority representatives on October 23.  The participants of the procession didn’t infringe the law. These kind of activities prove that the authority is in panic.”

PPA leader also noted that the result of “October 27” is the result of established “prosperity of criminal, oligarchic, clan” system, where “the authority has become a source of wealth for a group of persons, whose symbols are thick necks, dull looks and skinheads”.

Stepan Demirchyan also declared: “It is obvious that to provide the further development of our country we should get rid of the current vicious system”. He also reminded Karen Demirchyan’s words that nobody was able to avert crisis of the country alone. “Today no candidate has any prospects with his separate participation in the elections. So we should join our efforts and power and achieve those changes”. PPA leader is sure that the rally proves the success.  “Republic” Party leader said: “We choose Levon Ter-Petrosyan as the commander of our triumphal procession. He will win. The victory is possible only in case of his nomination. And the victory will be before the elections and will by soul.”