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Sargis Avetisyan: The worst is yet to come (video)

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The events taking place in Armenia today may lead to the repetition of the Ukrainian Maidan, Chairman of the “Solidarity” Party Sargis Avetisyan said on Saturday in connection with the strained relations between the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) and opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK). “We are witnessing the same ignorant talks and casual attitude towards people. The Maidan events also started from talks when the authorities offended the opposition using foul language and addressing them by their nicknames. If talks continue in the same tone, we shall witness Maidan here, in Armenia,” he said. Sargis Avetisyan did not expect this kind of behavior from the Republicans and says the worst is yet to come. He sees early elections as salvation in the given situation. “Serzh Sargsyan should not listen to his teammates. He is to make the first step and say that he is ready to resign. The way they are talking to the opposition today is unacceptable. You cannot rule the country with threats,” he said. Asked why the Republicans targeted at BHK Leader Gagik Tsarukyan, Mr Avetisyan said, “Republicans eventually yielded to pressure and came out against Tsarukyan. They see that 99 percent of people support the popular movement initiated by the non-governing forces in parliament.” Speaking about the possible return of [Armenia’s second President] Robert Kocharyan, Sargis Avetisyan said, “Why not? Let people who can take the country of this state run for presidency.”