ITAR-TASS, Russia Saturday 10:51 PM GMT Armenian premier’s supporters suggest referendum on early parliamentary polls YEREVAN May 20 HIGHLIGHT: The issue of holding early parliamentary elections in Armenia can be settled through a nationwide referendum if political parties fail to agree on the issue, an Armenian lawmaker told the Tert.am portal on Saturday. YEREVAN, May 20. /TASS/. The issue of holding early parliamentary elections in Armenia can be settled through a nationwide referendum if political parties fail to agree on the issue, an Armenian lawmaker told the Tert.am portal on Saturday. "A referendum is the most stable way [to solve the problem], and we can hold a popular vote on the issue to let people express their will," said Ovik Agazaryan, a lawmaker with the Yelk parliamentary faction, supporting incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "If we fail to reach political accord with our partners, if there is no other legitimate way, the Constitution leaves the possibility to make this decision through a referendum," Agazaryan added. He said that this scenario will be unfavorable for Armenia’s former ruling Republican Party, which has moved into opposition despite retaining a parliamentary majority of 58 seats in the 105-seat parliament. Pashinyan, the leader of the Armenian opposition, was elected Armenia’s prime minister on May 8, following a series of protests in the country. After the vote, Armenia’s ruling Republican Party said it was going into opposition and rejected all posts in the new government. Pashinyan said on May 15 that snap parliamentary polls may be held in the country this year.