ANC Deputy Chair: The country needs not only political but also  social consolidation

ArmInfo.  Recent events in Armenia demonstrate the need for broad consolidation: not only political but also social, as stated by Levon Zurabyan, Deputy Chairman of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party, at a forum titled "Authorities' Attacks on Constitutional Freedoms and Our Response."

He noted that the current actions of Armenian authorities are  directed not only against the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), but  also against the foundations of democratic governance and the  principle of legality. "The use of administrative resources,  intrusion into other people's property, and disregard for personal  integrity pose serious threats to civil and democratic rights. That  is why these actions are becoming a common issue for all of society,"  Zurabyan stated.

The politician expressed his conviction that if the authorities'  actions are not stopped, their consequences will affect every citizen  of the country, as the policies pursued by the ruling party affect  the entire population. exacerbate the existing crisis and,  ultimately, lead to the loss of statehood," the ANC deputy chair  emphasized.

For her part, Mane Tandilyan, leader  of the "Country to Live" party,  noted the importance of raising the public's voice amidst current  challenges. She pointed out that the authorities' actions should be a  cause for concern for citizens, as their policies pose real threats  to the country's sovereignty. In this regard, the politician called  on all citizens, regardless of their political views, to recognize  that the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is currently being targeted  by the Armenian government, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan,   is also an integral part of Armenian identity and sovereignty. "And  public silence in this situation is seen by the authorities as  consent to continue discrediting it," Tandilyan asserted.

During the forum, participants were presented with a text for an  appeal to the Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia, demanding that  this body restore legality and the rule of law in the country. The  leader of the "Country to Live" party expressed doubt that the  Prosecutor General's Office would respond appropriately to their  appeals, but emphasized the importance of filing such appeals and  disseminating them to the public.  "In the future, the situation may  change, and then these appeals may be put into effect," Tandilyan  concluded. Forum participants also recalled that the Hayakve civic  initiative had previously submitted a crime report to the Prosecutor  General's Office.