Gerasim Vardanyan, who headed the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF Dashnaktsutyun) electoral list in Artashat, has decided not to take his seat on the Council of Elders, citing the need to participate more effectively in upcoming political developments.
Vardanyan announced his decision on Facebook, explaining that his withdrawal was intended to allow him to focus on political processes expected in the near future.
“My decision not to serve on the council has a tactical purpose: to ensure my more effective involvement and participation in the upcoming political processes.
“I would also like to inform you that, as the main opposition force operating in the Artashat community, the ARF council faction will be represented on the Council of Elders of the enlarged Artashat municipality, continuing its opposition struggle and actively participating in the council’s work.
“Once again, I thank everyone who believed in us, supported us and voted for our political force. I value your trust and assure you that the ARF faction will represent and address the community issues and concerns not only of the 3,000 fellow citizens who entrusted us with their votes, but also of residents holding other political views,” he stated.
The ARF faction in the Council of Elders of the enlarged Artashat municipality will be represented by Artavazd Margaryan, Ani Azatyan, Artak Tadevosyan and Hermine Khudoyan.
