Tigran Avinyan, the candidate for the Yerevan mayoral elections scheduled for September 17th, has recently faced allegations of utilizing administrative resources for his election campaign. In a video captured at the Nor Nork district of Yerevan, participants were seen responding to questions from activists about their origin and the number of people in attendance. Some participants revealed that employees of various institutions, including kindergartens, schools, district administrations, and other state institutions, were involved in mobilizing people for the campaign.

When confronted with these allegations, Tigran Avinyan firmly denied any involvement in the use of administrative resources for his campaign. He emphasized his commitment to fair and transparent elections. Avinyan also pledged to take action against anyone who is pressuring individuals to participate in his campaign against their will. To facilitate this, he encouraged individuals who are being coerced into participating to contact him directly and provide the names of those responsible, assuring that appropriate measures would be taken to address the issue.

As this election carries immense significance for the future of Armenian politics, it will undoubtedly be closely watched by both domestic and international observers. The attention surrounding this election reflects the critical role it plays in shaping the direction of Armenia’s political landscape.