"Everything depends on public moods"
We think the opposition was to name a joint candidate for the May 31 municipal election in Yerevan City," Zoya Tadevosyan, a Zharangutyun (Heritage) representative in the Central Election Commission, said during an interview to A1+.
What's your opinion on Zharangutyun's withdrawal for the election race?
The Zharangutyun will answer the question during an upcoming press conference.
Of all opposition forces only the Zharangutyun has a representative in the CEC. Can the opposition standing for the City Mayor rely on you?
Surely, it can. Being a CEC member I want to warn the two sides, the opposition and the authorities, against election rigging. I will let no tampering. Many might try to fake the election to do a disservice to others. The election is really of great importance for the public and people should be given a chance to make a right choice between the candidates. If we are unable to guarantee free and fair election in our capital, it means our nation is doomed.
Everything depends on public moods and on the lessons taken from the past. The last March 1 unrest gives rise to meditations. People should draw a conclusion from them to avoid their repetition.
Do you think people can resist and fight against violence, beatings and murders committed by the authorities, if there are such?
Surely, they can do it if they make a right choice. People should finally come to realise that they cannot sell their votes for 5000 drams. On May 31 the opposition and people should master their votes and champion their rights till the end. I mean people should see that no proxy is beaten up or removed from a precinct. Otherwise, we shall be omitted from the geopolitical map. Everyone, including the opposition, the authorities and the international community, had better take my advice. Each of us should be guarded by a sense of responsibility.
Do you agree that the May 31 election will be the logical continuation of the last February Presidential vote?
I think that like the Presidential election, this election will be a real ordeal for us.
