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| 17:33:38 | 17-09-2005 | Politics |

THEY WILL ACTIVELY AGITATE

The coalition does not enjoy support of the nation. Consequently, they will
not achieve the desired results without resorting to electoral fraud. This
the opinion of those people who do not anchor big hopes with the
constitutional amendments. The coalition in its turn is trying to convince
the citizens that the constitutional amendments proceed from the interests
of the nation.

According to leader of the Republican Party of Armenia Galust Sahakyan,
people should realize that the amendments adopted will solve their social
problems.

In the opinion of ARFD Chairman Levon Balasanyan the operating and reviewed
Constitutions and point out to the difference between them. On comprehending
it the people will say `yes’ to the amendments.

To note, the coalition leaders believe that they will enlist the trust of
the people by means of propaganda. Galust Sahakyan, for example binds his
hopes with the deputies elected by the majority system and community heads.
He said he will personally take part in the agitation process.

Orinats Yerkir party member Samvel Balasanyan stated that the party will
propagandize the constitutional amendments with all possible means.

The coalition will also have to settle some technical issues such as
coordination of the propaganda activities, organization of meetings, visits
of the region, etc. The process has already started in Gyumri. The ARFD
stresses the importance of fair conduction of the referendum. `Electoral
fraud is pregnant with grave consequences’, Levon Mikrtchyan noted.

To note, Galust Sahakyan considers that the RA President will do his best to
make the constitutional amendments understandable for the people. It should
be also noted that Robert Kocharyan has only once touched upon the topic so
far.

Diana Markosyan