YEREVAN. - Armenian presidential candidate, leader of opposition Heritage Party Raffi Hovhannisian is ready for live debates with the presidential candidate, head of state, Serzh Sargsyan.

Speaking to voters in the third largest city of Armenia Vanadzor, Hovannisian said that he respects former presidents and their achievements will not be forgotten in the history books.

“But they started and they continued emigration. Two days ago, in Gyumri, president seems to have said that he must ‘hit some numbers’ [poll votes]. Let him hit. But in reality Armenian people will be the ones hitting,” R. Hovhannisian said.

“Everyone has to defeat his/her willingness to receive charity. And we will defeat this evil on February 18, Mr. President,” R. Hovhannisian said.

“If they have nothing to do but again summon community leaders, officers, teachers, to lord it over them ... if that is their “secure Armenia” - let them think so. But I’m against it. Let them come to terms with the idea that the decision of the Armenian people will come into force on February 18. By the force of law and the Constitution,” R. Hovhannisian said.