YEREVAN.- Rally in support of former presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian has kicked off in Liberty Square.

Former candidate was warmly welcomed by his supporters in the square where he is holding an indefinite hunger strike.

Opening the rally, Deputy Chairman of Heritage party Armen Martirosyan said they are launching signature campaign in support of Hovannisian.

Signatures will be collected under the following text: “As a citizen of Armenia, welcoming the struggle of newly elected president Raffi Hovannisian, I am ready to provide any assistance, including participation in mass protest action on April 9.”

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