"HE HAS NO ALTERNATIVE"

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[01:55 pm] 25 October, 2007

Head of the "Democratic Way" party Manuk Gasparyan will participate
in 26 October gathering. Manuk Gasparyan, who was going to listen to
the speeches of opposition leaders as an ordinary citizen, informed
"A1+" that all members of the party were free to participate in the
gathering. "I will support the members of my party if the authorities
harm them during the gathering", said Manuk Gasparyan.

In the opinion of the party’s leader, Levon Ter-Petrosyan will have to
run for presidency after 23 October incidents. It should be reminded,
that 11 people were detained and taken to the custody for disseminating
information on 26 October gathering.

"He has no alternative. People, who were beaten for awaring the public,
believe in him. Levon Ter-Petrosyan will let them down if he doesn’t
run for presidency. And we will have interesting elections", said
Manuk Gasparyan.

He considers that the incidents 2 days ago prove that the authorities
are in a panic. "Political actors in the governmental camp avoid
making mistakes in their speeches". According to Manuk Gasparyan,
although the opposition has not a joint candidate yet, Ter-Petrosyan’s
possible nomination makes the opposition field more powerful.

"I am sure that if Ter-Petrosyan announces about his intention to
participate in the presidential elections, rigging will be less
possible, since many political figures in the government will
support him and will refuse to rig election results. The number of
Ter-Petrosyan’s supporters will increase", said Manuk Gasparyan.

By the way, if Levon Ter-Petrosyan becomes the joint candidate of
the opposition, the "Democratic Way" party will support him.