Opposition lawmaker, candidate from the Armenian National Congress-People's Party of Armenia bloc Aram Manukyan said on Sunday, April 2 "there is no way the voter turnout could be this high."
According to preliminary data provided by the Central Electoral Commission, 1,574,947 out of 2,557,706 (60.86%) eligible voters cast ballots in Armenia's parliamentary elections.
"100% turnout was registered in many villages and communities," Manukyan said.
"Clearly, extra 200,000 people have cast ballots."
Also, Manukyan didn't rule out double voting cases.
"Such a voter turnout is impossible. We'll start the process of comparing voter lists tomorrow and explain in 2-3 days what happened today," he said.
Polls in Armenia to elect members of parliament in the first vote after the referendum on constitutional amendments closed at 8:00 pm.
According to preliminary data provided by the Central Electoral Commission, 1,574,947 out of 2,557,706 (60.86%) eligible voters cast ballots Sunday.
Nine political forces, including 4 blocs and 5 parties were running for seats at the National Assembly.