Do Not Be Ashamed: Tehmine Vardanyan

“Are you black or white?” During a council meeting, addressing Mayor Hayk Marutyan, Tehmine Vardanyan, a member of the “Lus” faction, asked this question, noting that the ruling party is currently using that expression against him.

“There hasn’t been any voting yet, but you are speaking about Marutyan in the past tense, which is very unpleasant; also, everyone is publicly congratulating the mayoral candidate Hrachya Sarkisyan. I noticed that Mr. Sarkisyan was sitting with his head down, sometimes covering his face with his hands. Mr. Sarkisyan, I do not blame you; nobody blames you. Do not be ashamed, despite the speeches of many,” Vardanyan continued, emphasizing that she does not want to participate in the farce of the ruling party.