Internal Directive in Government to Discredit Haik Marutyan as a ‘White Raven’

The newspaper 'Pats' reports: 'At one time, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government protested against 'paternalism' and the senseless spending of the budget; however, they not only continue these criticized negative practices but, in many cases, are also setting new records in lavish expenditures, such as generous bonuses, purchasing new official cars, and other extravagances.

According to information from the 'Pats' newspaper, certain circles within the government are particularly irritated by Yerevan Mayor Haik Marutyan for being considered a ‘white raven.’ The fact is that, unlike representatives of the current government, he has not just demonstrated cycling or using the metro once or twice or ridden in a so-called ‘paternalism’ style. From the very beginning, Marutyan rejected the use of bodyguards as well as driver services.

Moreover, according to our information, he has ordered the sale of the city hall's quite expensive S-class Mercedes, and he moves around in a considerably more modest vehicle—driving himself. Indeed, as it has been said, he is 'the director of his own life.'

Additionally, we have information that there is an internal directive to discredit Marutyan as much as possible, naturally, not only for this reason…'