Opposition blocs of Robert Kocharyan and Samvel Karapetyan decide to take parliamentary mandates
Opposition blocs "Armenia" of Robert Kocharyan and "Strong Armenia" of Samvel Karapetyan decide to take parliamentary mandates
On July 4, the Constitutional Court of Armenia rejected the lawsuits of the opposition forces and upheld the decision of the CEC on the results of the parliamentary elections held in the country on June 7.
Following the announcement of the decision, five opposition forces, including the "Strong Armenia" bloc, issued a joint statement, noting that the Constitutional Court verdict is not the end of the struggle, but a new stage of more coordinated and large-scale resistance.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia were held on June 7. According to official results, three political forces entered the National Assembly: the "Civil Contract" party received 49,7456% of the votes (726 819 votes), the "Strong Armenia" bloc — 23,2710% (340 060 votes), and the "Armenia" bloc — 9,9231% (144 983 votes).
In the new composition of parliament, "Civil Contract" received 64 mandates, the "Strong Armenia" bloc — 29, and the "Armenia" bloc — 12.
Source: Sputnik Armenia
