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| 22:35:36 | 23-09-2005 | Politics |

THE «YES» IS NOT UNEQUIVOCAL

The head of Robert Kocharyan’s working group Artashes Toumanyan does not
rush to make announcements about the Constitutional Referendum. In any case
he is sure that «the result of the referendum is not an end in itself –
either happy future, or nothing».

«If the Constitutional reforms are adopted, there is still much to be done»,
Mr. Toumanyan is convinced. However, unlike other pro-governmental
politicians, he is not sure that the referendum will say «Yes» to the
amended Constitution.

«He who claims the referendum will say yes, is exaggerating his power», says
Artashes Toumanyan.

THE NEW PARTY IS INEVITABLE

The head of Robert Kocharyan’s working group Artashes Toumanyan avoids
direct answers, but he does not deny the information that he is going to
found a new party. At present he is negotiating with his co-thinkers.

Artashes Toumanyan claims that if his party is created, the people will see
new people there. The future leader of the party-to-be-created thinks the
political power must not be created at the expense of the reputation of
individuals. That is – ideology is primary.

«If the party is created, we will participate in the 2007 Parliamentary
elections. Plain and pragmatic aims», says the head of Robert Kocharyan’s
working group.

As for the name of the party-to-be-created, it is still secret. «It will be
beautiful and harmonious».