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Narek Karapetyan: "Strong Armenia" is ready for snap elections in the country.

Narek Karapetyan: "Strong Armenia" is ready for snap elections in the country.

ArmInfo. The "Strong Armenia" bloc is ready for snap parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia.

Narek Karapetyan, head of the "Strong Armenia" faction, responded to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement about possible snap elections in the country if the new constitution fails. "We are ready. Just tell us the day." "People must raise their voices against your endless concessions," Karapetyan wrote on his Facebook page.

During a briefing on October 22, the Armenian Prime Minister did not rule out holding early parliamentary elections if the parliamentary opposition is unable to vote for the decision to submit the new Constitution to a referendum.

As a reminder, following the regular parliamentary elections in Armenia held on June 7, 2026, the Civil Contract party has a 3/5 majority, which allows it to pass constitutional laws and make appointments. However, the party does not have the 2/3 majority necessary to directly amend the Armenian Constitution. It should be added that since the occupation of Artsakh, demands have frequently been voiced from Baku to amend the Armenian Constitution due to its alleged territorial claims against Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani side presents the fulfillment of these and other demands as a precondition for concluding a "peace treaty"

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