Armenian people are tired and want change: Tsarukyan believes in the opposition's victory
07.06.2026,
14:20
The Armenian people are tired and want change, said Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP).
YEREVAN, June 7. /ARKA/. The Armenian people are tired and want change, said Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP).
"Today, after observing citizen participation in the elections since 8 a.m., I can say that this has never happened before. The people want change. I voted for positive changes, so that people can live better, earn more, and be in high spirits," Tsarukyan told reporters after the vote.
He answered affirmatively to a question about whether the united opposition has a chance of defeating the government in the elections.
"Yes, they definitely do. We will win and we already are. We'll see who gets the most votes: they will nominate a candidate for prime minister," Tsarukyan said.
He emphasized that "if he is participating in these processes again, it's not because he needs to." "I don't need a position, recognition, or money; my soul simply aches when I see my nation in a difficult situation," Tsarukyan said.
About the elections
On June 7 at 8:00 a.m. local time, the regular elections to the 9th National Assembly began in Armenia. There are 2,005 polling stations operating in the country. Voting will close at 8:00 p.m.
According to the Central Election Commission, 2,505,102 people are included in the voter registry in Armenia.
Eighteen political forces – two blocs and 16 parties – are participating in the elections: the Reformist Party; the "I am against everyone" democratic party; the "Strong Armenia" bloc; the Meritocratic Party of Armenia; the "New Force" reformist party; the "Wings of Unity" party; the "Prosperous Armenia" party; the "National Democratic Pole" pan-Armenian party; the "Kochari - National Revival and Awakening of the Nation" party; Armenian National Congress Party; Republic Party; Christian Democratic Party; Democratic Union Party; Democracy, Law, Order (DLO) Party; Civil Contract Party; Armenia bloc of parties; In the Name of the Republic – Defenders of Democracy Party; Bright Armenia Party.
"Today, after observing citizen participation in the elections since 8 a.m., I can say that this has never happened before. The people want change. I voted for positive changes, so that people can live better, earn more, and be in high spirits," Tsarukyan told reporters after the vote.
He answered affirmatively to a question about whether the united opposition has a chance of defeating the government in the elections.
"Yes, they definitely do. We will win and we already are. We'll see who gets the most votes: they will nominate a candidate for prime minister," Tsarukyan said.
He emphasized that "if he is participating in these processes again, it's not because he needs to." "I don't need a position, recognition, or money; my soul simply aches when I see my nation in a difficult situation," Tsarukyan said.
About the elections
On June 7 at 8:00 a.m. local time, the regular elections to the 9th National Assembly began in Armenia. There are 2,005 polling stations operating in the country. Voting will close at 8:00 p.m.
According to the Central Election Commission, 2,505,102 people are included in the voter registry in Armenia.
Eighteen political forces – two blocs and 16 parties – are participating in the elections: the Reformist Party; the "I am against everyone" democratic party; the "Strong Armenia" bloc; the Meritocratic Party of Armenia; the "New Force" reformist party; the "Wings of Unity" party; the "Prosperous Armenia" party; the "National Democratic Pole" pan-Armenian party; the "Kochari - National Revival and Awakening of the Nation" party; Armenian National Congress Party; Republic Party; Christian Democratic Party; Democratic Union Party; Democracy, Law, Order (DLO) Party; Civil Contract Party; Armenia bloc of parties; In the Name of the Republic – Defenders of Democracy Party; Bright Armenia Party.
