The "I Have Honor" ("Pativ Unem") alliance's MP candidate Gor Sedrakyan got arrested, alliance member Arsen Babayan wrote about this on his Facebook page.
Official representative of the "Armenia" alliance's central headquarters Aram Vardevanyan issued a statement where he claims that Nikol Pashinyan, the PM candidate of the "Civil Contract", has violated the principle of the day of silence by addressing to people on Facebook and urging them to take part in the voting, in the conditions where he is a PM candidate of one of the 26 forces. Vardevanyan says that the CEC should immediately convene a session to investigate this significant violation of the legitimacy of the electoral process.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the members of the CSTO PA monitoring group. Welcoming the colleagues, the Speaker of the Parliament gave importance to the readiness of the organization to carry out an observation mission in Armenia, as well as assured that the elections are going to be free and transparent, complying not only with the RA legislation but also with international standards.
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's issued a statement prior to snap parliamentary elections. He called on people to go to the polls, make their choice, make their decision, and form a government. Pashinyan expressed hope that Armenia will finally overcome the political crisis and the riots that have taken place during the last 7-8 months.
Prior June 20 snap parliamentary elections, Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian issued a statement calling on people to vote fairly and freely, according to their conscience only. Sarkissian called on all parties and blocs participating in the elections, and all parliamentary candidates to be reserved, and prudent in their actions, to call for restraint on their sympathizers and supporters, to be tolerant and respectful, not to violate moral boundaries for political purposes. He demanded from the law enforcement bodies that they strictly prevent any violation of the law and the right, be impartial, have maximum responsibility, and act in accordance with the law.
The pre-election rally of the "Armenia" alliance headed by Armenia's second president Robert Kocharyan is taking place at the Republic Square now.
The representative of the "Armenia" alliance, Director of "Izmirlyan" Medical Centre, Professor Armen Charchyan has been detained by Police, the official representative of the alliance Aram Vardevanyan reported. Lawyer Eric Alexanyan will take the protection of the Professor's rights.
Ambassadors accredited to Armenia have issued a joint statement ahead of snap parliamentary elections. They encourage all participants to ensure that the high overall standard set in the previous elections of 2018 is met or exceeded. They call on all parties to contribute to a respectful and peaceful environment conducive to the free expression of voters’ rights throughout this important step for the future of the country.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced today that Russia wishes Armenia successful parliamentary elections. The reporters' question as to which of the political forces does Moscow support in the elections, Peskov described as "strange".
Armenia's second president, the leader of the "Armenia" alliance Robert Kocharyan issued a message addressing Armenians on the last day of the election campaign noting that June 20 is a fateful day and that people are about to make a choice between decent peace and humiliating disgrace, between a prosperous life and desperate poverty.
Snap parliamentary elections 2021: election campaign day 13. Updates
21:51 - 19 June, 2021#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [19.06.2021]
20:50 - 19 June, 2021MP candidate Gor Sedrakyan arrested
17:20 - 19 June, 2021Pashinyan's call was direct propaganda using administrative levers: Aram Vardevanyan claims the CEC must convene a session immediately
15:44 - 19 June, 2021Ararat Mirzoyan meets the members of the CSTO PA monitoring group
15:08 - 19 June, 2021The winner in tomorrow's elections must the citizen of Armenia: Nikol Pashinyan issued a statement
13:33 - 19 June, 2021Vote fairly and freely, according to your conscience only։ President Armen Sarkissian issues a statement prior elections
11:19 - 19 June, 2021#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [18.06.2021]
20:45 - 18 June, 2021The pre-election rally of the "Armenia" alliance at the Republic Square: LIVE
20:16 - 18 June, 2021Professor Armen Charchyan detained by police
19:50 - 18 June, 2021Snap parliamentary elections 2021: election campaign day 13. Updates
21:51 - 19 June, 2021#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [19.06.2021]
20:50 - 19 June, 2021MP candidate Gor Sedrakyan arrested
17:20 - 19 June, 2021Pashinyan's call was direct propaganda using administrative levers: Aram Vardevanyan claims the CEC must convene a session immediately
15:44 - 19 June, 2021Ararat Mirzoyan meets the members of the CSTO PA monitoring group
15:08 - 19 June, 2021The winner in tomorrow's elections must the citizen of Armenia: Nikol Pashinyan issued a statement
13:33 - 19 June, 2021Vote fairly and freely, according to your conscience only։ President Armen Sarkissian issues a statement prior elections
11:19 - 19 June, 2021#armvote2021. Daily News Digest [18.06.2021]
20:45 - 18 June, 2021The pre-election rally of the "Armenia" alliance at the Republic Square: LIVE
20:16 - 18 June, 2021Professor Armen Charchyan detained by police
19:50 - 18 June, 2021