‘Don’t make criminally liable steps!’ – HHK faction leader to Pashinya

Vahram Baghdasaryan, head of the ruling party’s faction of the Armenian parliament, advised opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan not to make criminally liable steps. Baghdasaryan made the remark at the end of today’s meeting between the Republican Party faction and Nikol Pashinyan, who seeks to become Prime Minister in the May 1 voting.

Commenting on Nikol Pashinyan’s statement during a Q&A exchange with HHK lawmaker Margarit Yesayan when the opposition leader said he is ready for any action, right up to criminal liability for finishing the revolution, Baghdasaryan said: “You said you are ready even for criminal accountability. Don’t make steps which will be criminally liable!”

In response, Pashinyan clarified his statement: “Unfortunately, political activities often lead to criminal prosecution in Armenia”.

Not all ruling party MPs managed to address their questions to Pashinyan, and Baghdasaryan said they will have the chance tomorrow.