Former Opposition Members to Join Republicans

Aravot reports rumors that Samvel Balasanyan, previously a prominent member of the Orinats Erkir (Country of Law) party is to join the ruling Republican Party. Mr. Balasanyan , who has in the past been quoted stating his loyalty to the OE party in pretentious terms,  recently left the party. This came as a surprise both to party members and voters alike.

The newspaper also suggests that Martin Grigoryan, the only representative of the recently formed Dashink (Alliance) party to make it into parliament is to join the Republican Party.