YEREVAN. – Former Armenian PM Aram Sargsyan had previously stated that he would refuse his parliamentary mandate, that is his decision and choice, the coordinator of opposition Armenian National Congress’s Central Office Levon Zurabyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am, commenting on the statement of Republic Party leader Aram Sargsyan about his refusal of the mandate.

“I don’t have any other comments, Sargsyan himself should be asked. He considered that to be appropriate,” Levon Zurabyan said.

Earlier Armenian News-NEWS.am  reported that the leader of Republic Party which is part of Armenian National Congress Aram Sargsyan refused his mandate and did not exclude the option of leaving ANC.

Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has issued the preliminary results of parliamentary elections. Five parties and one political bloc will be represented in the 131-seat National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia: Republican Party of Armenia – 44.05% (663,066 votes), Prosperous Armenia Party – 30.20% (454,684 votes), Armenian National Congress – 7.10% (106,910 votes), Heritage Party – 5.79% (87,095 votes), ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party – 5.73% (86, 296 votes), Orinats Yerkir Party – 5.49% (82,690 votes).