HRANUSH HAKOBIAN: I WONDER HOW CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THESE ELECTIONS
WILL ENSURE IN 2008 FABULOUS LIFE THEY PROMISE
YEREVAN, MAY 5, NOYAN TAPAN. "Those capable of working should be
trusted, and in this respect the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) is
in an advantageous position. I think it will be in first place in the
parliament by the number of votes received." Hranush Hakobian,
Chairwoman of the RA National Assembly Standing Committee of Science,
Education, Culture and Youth Issues, non-patisan who is in 7th place
on the proportional list of the RPA, said this at the May 4 press
conference.
Speaking about her observations about the pre-election campaign during
the past week, H. Hakobian noted that there are about 13 parties which
do not almost have followers, and not receiving the necessary number
of votes to have seats in the parliament, these parties will make
"unfounded statements" after the May 12 parliamentary elections.
H. Hakobian considered the campaign as well-organized: in her words,
all parties have been provided equal opportunities to present their
programs, while "frequent speeches of government members in the mass
media are connected to the fact that in addition to conducting the
propaganda campaign, the government is also working."
As regards the programs of the newly created parties, H. Hakobian
expressed an opinion that the parliament needs experienced deputies,
adding that "if new parties come to continue the work of the current
authorities, what is the reason for their coming to power?"
In connection with promises made in the pre-election period, she said:
"I wonder how, in case of being elected, many of our candidates will
ensure the promised fabulous life in 2008."