YEREVAN. – Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan has already cast his ballot in Armenia parliamentary elections (PHOTO).

Prime Minister arrived at a polling station accompanied by his wife, the Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter says.

Talking to reporters after casting his ballot, Karen Karapetyan said the time would show the chances of RPA, adding that he wants everything to be peaceful and tolerant.

As to irregularities, Prime Minister said they would fight against violations by using all mechanisms that had been already presented to the public. 

 

Armenia is holding a parliamentary election for the first time since new Constitution was approved through a referendum in December 2015. The new National Assembly will have 105 deputies, four of whom—representatives of ethnic minorities.

A total of 2,009 election precincts are open all through the country. This voting will be the only national one in the next five years, as Armenia is transitioning to a parliamentary republic.

Five political parties and four blocs are running for parliament. Political parties have to get five percent of votes, whereas the blocs need seven percent to be elected to the National Assembly of Armenia.