Former Member of 'My Step' Faction Delivered a Tough Speech in Parliament

Our statehood has found itself between the rock of a severe defeat and the hammer of a deep political crisis. This was stated in parliament by former member of the 'My Step' faction, Gor Gevorgyan. “The situation is truly catastrophic, and the danger threatening the state is escalating. It is extremely painful to hear certain figures make substance-less and superficial assessments of the situation created by the announcement of war cessation on November 9 with the phrase ‘we lost this war.’ Gentlemen, this is not simply a loss; it is a national disaster and tragedy with all its consequences, which has no historical time limit and will not be forgiven by future generations.”

“Under the rhetoric of the actions of the past, the glorious victory of at least two generations—the Artsakh hero war—has been squandered, throwing the memories of thousands of martyrs and our homeland onto the sacrificial altar. Not understanding this, or maliciously failing to acknowledge it, is, to say the least, a misfortune,” he said.

“I regret that for those who stubbornly refuse to accept the realities, it has almost always been recorded in world history, rather than in the desire of any force, that the leader of a state that has faced such a defeat departs, taking with them all the complexities arising from the status of the defeated, while at the same time excluding any manifestation of lawlessness and especially violence in the country,” the parliamentarian noted.

Gevorgyan pointed out that, in this case, the parliament must and can play its role in a parliamentary state, as its place and role are enshrined in the Constitution of Armenia. “It is necessary to allow the dignity of the injured and displaced populace to reevaluate the realities, to redefine a new formula for the rebirth of their existence and confidence in the future of the state under nationwide unification. The authorities must be well aware that they themselves bear much of the responsibility for resolving such crises. Therefore, it is essential to leave room for constructive dialogue and to seek possible compromises. We are one people. It is unacceptable to tire our already torn country with revengeful propaganda against each other over the pain and sorrow of our own people,” he stated.

“It is evident that the only way out of the extremely tense political situation we find ourselves in is to adhere to the Constitution of Armenia. Therefore, even if we are discussing extraordinary elections in this case, it is also necessary to take into account the timing. Misjudging the timing and overestimating or underestimating our capabilities can lead to another harsh reality. Our people must have a clear and guaranteed opportunity for transparent expression of will, but looking at today’s realities, it would be naïve to say that the authorities are prepared to hold extraordinary elections,” he added.

“In the meantime, it is necessary to rapidly ensure the security of the state borders of Armenia, to shape the agenda for tomorrow, to present our new challenges to the international community, to involve exclusively professional specialists in the state management system, regardless of their political and other views. We must do everything possible to restore the unity and cohesion of our people and the belief in tomorrow,” he concluded. “The role of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the intellectual potential of Armenians should also be emphasized within the framework of national values and our leading mission towards our paramount interests in the nationwide unification process,” he said.