YEREVAN. – The demonstration of ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the last within the framework of election campaign, has kicked off in Liberty Square of Yerevan (photo).

ARFD members Armen Rustamyan, Vahan Hovhannisyan and Artsvik Minasyan are on the platform. The rally will be followed by a concert.

The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Dashnaktsutyun is one of the oldest Armenian political parties. It was founded in the end of 19th century.

In June 2003, the party signed a coalition memorandum with the Republican Party of Armenia and Orinats Yerkir (Rule of Law). However, in 2009 ARFD left the coalition in protest against signing the protocols with Turkey. 

Party’s proportional list includes 85 candidates. Eight candidates will run for an MP seat with majority system. The party’s motto is ‘Freedom, Justice, Dashnaktsutyun.’