At this moment only we can conduct fair elections – Edmon Marukyan

If the Electoral Code is adopted today the elections must be conducted after 6 months, this is one of the demands of the Venice Commission, Bright Armenia faction head Edmon Marukyan said at a briefing today.

“All must get prepared for the rules of the game. If the Electoral Code remains as it is now, we can organize snap elections tomorrow,” he stressed,” adding that among the rules of game he means also not rigging the elections, arresting distributors of election bribes, giving all equal opportunities by media.

Asked whether the incumbent government headed by the premier may ensure conduction of snap elections with his enumerated rules, Marukyan said, “At this moment only we may conduct such elections and we do not trust anyone but ourselves.”

“The opposition must have clear mechanisms to control and ensure results of fair elections that will not be disputed,” the deputy said.