Shavarsh Aramyan to lead Civil Contract faction in Gyumri Council of  Elders

ArmInfo. By decision of the Civil Contract Faction of the Gyumri Community Council of Elders, Shavarsh Aramyan has been elected faction leader, and Edgar  Baghdasaryan, secretary. The faction announced this on its social  media page.

"The faction will continue to consistently implement its political  program, guided by the principles of legality, transparency,  accountability, and community development," the statement reads.

As a reminder, the former faction leader, Sarik Minasyan, announced  his resignation due to his continued political activity as a member  of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. "With expanded  powers, I will continue to be there for Gyumri and its residents with  even greater dedication. My city needs caring and professional  management, and without it, early elections to the Council of Elders  are inevitable," Minasyan noted.

Following the March 2025 elections to the Gyumri Council of Elders,  opposition forces formed a coalition, and Vardan Ghukasyan, the  number one figure of the Communist Party of Armenia, was elected  mayor.  His election was repeatedly criticized by Prime Minister  Nikol Pashinyan, who emphasized the need to "resolve this issue." On  October 20, 2025, security forces conducted searches at Gyumri City  Hall. Later, the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia reported the  arrest of eight individuals, including Ghukasyan, as part of a  bribery investigation. By court order, Ghukasyan was remanded in  custody.