Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian performed the national anthem of Armenia, thus signaling the start of March 2 rally.

“I have one program, one strategy and one action plan, called to protect the rights of Armenian people. These are our demands and they will be fulfilled,” Mr Hovannisian said, inviting the president-elect Serzh Sargsyan to the Liberty Square to recognize Armenian citizens’ power.

“He must resign. This is not a mere game. He must come here if he respects his family and loves his homeland. I have no doubt he does,” he said.

The party leader invited Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and Prime Minister Tigran Sargsayn to the Liberty Square.

He stressed the need for Prime Minister to be accountable for poverty, unemployment, emigration, monopoly and anti-constitutional actions.

Hovannisian further noted that he will be looking forward to a meeting with President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan at Liberty Square on March 5.