The election office of tycoon Samvel Alexanyan, nominated by majority system in constituency 7 issued a statement refuting claims on electoral bribe distribution voiced by Alexanyan’s rival in this constituency, opposition candidate Nikol Pashinyan.

“Samvel Alexanyan’s election office officially declares that such statements are groundless and arise from election tactic of Nikol Pashinyan anticipating a shattering defeat,” the statement said.

Pro-governmental candidate urged his supporters “not to yield to provocations” incited by Pashinyan, saying the latter suffers delusion of persecution.

Parliamentary elections are due in Armenia on May 6 featuring 8 political parties (Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Prosperous Armenia, ARF Dashnaktsutyun (ARFD), Orinats Yerkir, Heritage, Democratic Party of Armenia (DPA), Communist Party of Armenia and United Armenian party, as well as one election bloc represented by opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC).