Former National Assembly Chairman Galust Sahakyan advised students who were opposed to serving in army during their studies: “Let them become deputies and then not to join the army then. Becoming deputy does not mean not serving in the army. This shows that there is something wrong.”

Galust Sahakyan could not understand those who said that part of the Republican MPs, for example, Armen Ashotyan had not served in the army while studying, but they wanted all male students to serve.“It was not Ashotyan’s age to join the army, and by the age of 18 he was already an MP.”

Mr. Sahakyan assumed who was provoking students to protest against the adoption of a new law on military service. “Certain students, as if these students have great minds, stand up saying that their minds will be declined if they go to the army. And after knowing who they are you wish them to join the army.”

The MP thought that serving for two years was not a big deal and that it would not hinder future scientists or intellectuals. “I do not think our science and education so many achievements, and that suddenly the young people will be deprived of it all.”

As to the authorities, who will try to save their children from the new law, Galust Sahakyan predicted punishment. “It does not matter whether it is an authority or a businessman.”

By the way, Galust Sahakyan himself was against of sending everyone to the army by the age of 18. He was waiting for the nation to become mature.