Armenian presidential hopeful Paruyr Hayrikyan deems candidate Vardan Sedrakyan as a literature expert, rather than a politician.

“I started ignoring Mr Sedrakyan after his statement claiming he values his car more than my life,” candidate Hayrikyan said, commenting on Sedrakyan’s remarks suggesting some people dub him accomplice in Hayrikyan shooting.

It’s noteworthy that Vardan Sedrakyan said he was familiar to Hayrikyan shooting suspects following their arrest.

Hayrikyan further dismissed a political motive behind the statement issued by Sedrakyan, deeming the latter as a mere literature expert.

“I don’t blame Sedrakyan for anything,” Hayrikyan said, slamming his decision to run for president.