Expert of the Armenian National research center, political scientist Edgar Vardanyan doubts the opposition-like stance of Prosperous Armenia party. According to him, this could be a pre-arranged scenario.

The party’s candidates nominated for the parliamentary elections mostly gained victory in these constituencies [by majority system]. The expert believes becoming opposition may appear risky for Prosperous Armenia, since its leader is owner of a huge business, and businessmen who confront authorities do not end up well in our country, Vardanyan said.

Besides, the public will not recognize Prosperous Armenia as opposition, the expert noted.

As to Armenia’s former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian’s membership in this party, the political scientist thinks the party needs a figure who enjoys public recognition and respect, to voice its opposition statements. Meanwhile, ex-minister has his personal ambitions; he wants democratization for the political domain, Vardanyan stated.