YEREVAN. – Past daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: A rather interesting situation has arisen in the RA in the run-up to the April 5 [constitutional] referendum in terms of the moods related to the coronavirus [in the country]. According to Past newspaper’s information, given the rather unpredictable situation, the authorities are currently discussing several options, including the possibilities of insuring themselves.

According to information we have received, the Prime Minister instructed a group of lawyers the day before to study the legal arrangements for the cancelation of the constitutional referendum, which will enable to take drastic decisions on the issue, if necessary.

In particular, it is not excluded that proceeding from the development of the events till March 20, the referendum will also be canceled temporarily, postponing it to autumn.

But this is only one of the options, and in case of extreme need.