AGOP PAKRADOUNIAN: I THINK THERE WILL BE AN ELECTORAL BATTLE IN BEIRUT

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Feb 24 2009
Lebanon

BEIRUT – MP Agop Pakradounian spoke today to al-Manar television saying
that he is expecting an electoral battle to take place in Beirut. He
said: "Regardless of the elections’ results, it should not be at the
expense of the Tashnaq party, since we heard voices before holding
Tashnaq responsible for some elections’ results".

He adds: "Some are calling on us Armenians to stay away from the
battle in the Metn and Beirut, and in return we would be given
some parliamentary seats. There were many meetings with Kataeb
Party. However, we have not reached an understanding yet, especially
with Amin Gemayel.

Pakradounian made it clear that his party hasn’t changed its political
position and that its objective is to revive the Armenian parliamentary
bloc.

The central committee of the Tashnaq decided to nominate only one
candidate for the upcoming legislative elections. His name will be
announced within 10 days.

The remaining Armenian candidates are members of other parties.