YEREVAN.- Leader of Heritage party Raffi Hovannisian does not have carte blanche he was given after the February 19 presidential elections, political analyst said.

“I do not think the rating of Heritage party will increase,” Alexander Iskandaryan told reporters on Wednesday.

Iskandaryan said the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) is an obvious leader, while Taron Margaryan, who is number one in RPA proportional list, has all chances to preserve his post. Although Prosperous Armenia and Armenian National Congress may compete with Margaryan, the election results can be considered predetermined.

Six political parties and one bloc have submitted formal applications to run in the Yerevan Council elections. The latter are slated for May 5, and the participating political forces will vie for 65 Council seats. The election campaign will come to an end on May 3. The Yerevan Council election will be held with proportional lists only.

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