According to Yerkir daily, Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s refusal to join coalition came as a blow to the party.

“The move came as surprise to RPA elite, not to every one on them, though. As our sources say, serious reshuffle is expected at the Republican Party of Armenia after Tsarukyan’s refusal to join coalition. In the days to come, a number of RPA members will renounce their deputy mandates and leave the party. The chief of RPA electoral headquarters Hovik Abrahamyan may also follow their suit,” the daily said.