YEREVAN. – In all probability, the inauguration of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will be held at capital city Yerevan’s Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex. Even though the ruling elite have not yet made a final decision, this was considered the most suitable option, Zhoghovurd daily reports.   

“First, the Sports and Concerts Complex is quite large and it can seat the desired number of guests. Furthermore, in this way Sargsyan is attempting to steer clear of [opposition Heritage Party leader, former FM] Raffi Hovannisian [who is declared runner-up to the winner, incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan, as a result of the presidential election that was conducted on February 18, but who claims to be the real winner in the vote and who declared a hunger strike on March 10 at capital city Yerevan’s Liberty Square], who is on a hunger strike nearby the Opera [building, where the inauguration is usually held] and who ‘rains on his [that is, Sargsyan’s] parade,’” Zhoghovurd writes.