The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) is not to blame for Prosperous Armenia leader’s refusal to run for president, RPA parliamentary group member said.

“Prosperous Armenia is free to decide on the format of participation in the upcoming polls. Nobody can impose their will on the party,” Manvel Badeyan said.

Dwelling on Prosperous Armenia’s supporters, party member Lyova Khachatryan said, “the voters are free to make their choice.”