Leaders of the Armenian National Congress have decided that they will not hold any public events for at least the next two months, the Armenian National Congress leader, former President Levon Ter-Petrosyan told a meeting of his supporters in Yerevan today.
Ter-Petrosyan's statement conflicted with those made by other speakers today, who constantly stressed the need to strengthen the pressure on the authorities of the country through mass meetings. At the same time, the former president criticized the so-called "new format" of the opposition, which may be created as advised by seven pro-Western political forces.
The ANC leader also proclaimed March 1st "the day of national mourning, protest and state terror." He put this proposal to a vote, and it was supported by the protesters. According to Ter-Petrosyan, even though such a day is not officially approved, the people have already passed their verdict.
"I call not to forget the tragic events of March 1st 2008, in any case, not to forget, not to forget and not to forget again! Because to forget means to forgive," Ter-Petrosyan said, calling for the opposition parliamentary forces to submit the issue of declaring March 1st as a day of mourning for consideration to the National Assembly of Armenia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the supporters of the Armenian National Congress started a traditional funeral procession in the center of Yerevan, dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the tragic events of March 1st in the Armenian capital, which resulted in 10 people being killed.
