 Sociologist denies manipulating opinion poll results July 26, 2012 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The head of Sociometer sociological center commented on the accusations of the representatives of NKR presidential candidate Vitaly Balasanyan’s electoral headquarters suggesting the results of election-related opinion polls have been manipulated, in line with incumbent president Bako Sahakyan’s instructions. Aharon Adibekyan further refuted the claim that his forecasts could have affected the outcome of presidential elections. According to Adibekyan, his forecast as to no run-off to be expected proved correct, as did the fact that Bako Sahakyan will win, though without gaining 85% of votes, with Balasanyan garnering a minimum of 20% of votes. “I could have refused to give figures and say, instead, “Ladies and gentlemen, Bako Sahakyan will be the one to win the presidential race”,” the expert noted. According to preliminary results of the Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic’s Central Election Commission, the incumbent leader, Bako Sahakyan, gained 47 085 (66,7%) of the votes to win the presidential race. His major rival Vitaly Balasanyan garnered 22 966 (32,5%) of votes while Arkady Soghomonyan received 594 (0,8%) of votes. Partner news  Top stories Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces. Prior to the vote, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan announced the party’s decision to vote against the bill. Shavarsh Kocharyan: Baku’s statements on unacceptability of a status quo in Karabakh conflict aim to prevent alteration of the status.   Partner news |  Latest news Obama defends drone strikes as counterterrorism measure  The U.S. president's remarks came as he sought to move America beyond the war effort of the past dozen years.China hopes for N. Korean envoy’s visit to ease mounting tension Ties have been hurt between the two supposed allies by the North's third nuclear test in February, despite China's disapproval.Russia, U.S. may set up working groups to counter crime threats “As well as our U.S. colleagues, we see a lot of areas of common interest in cooperation between the Interior Ministry and FBI,” Kolokoltsev said.Oscar-nommed Demián Bichir cop drama "The Bridge" premiere date set Demián Bichir and Diane Kruger star as two detectives, one from each side of the U.S.-Mexican border, trying to solve serial murders. |
