At the start of his interview, just minutes ago, Raffi Hovannisian urged his supporters to cease any attempt to pitch a tent in Freedom Square.

Earlier, there was a heated confrontation between police and citizens when the former tried to erect a tent for Hovannisian.

The police argued that according to the law, Freedom Square was a “historical-cultural space” and thus no fixtures were allowed on the asphalt surface.

Hovannisian supporters retorted that the tent would be pitched on the grassy lawn outside asphalted area.

In the end, a free standing canopy was erected.

Hovannisian told reporters that he didn’t want a tent and that it was up to Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan saw fit to safeguard his well being.

Today, Hovannisian was paid visits by the RA Human Rights Defender, the writer Levon Khechoyan, and Manvel Teghiazaryan, a commander from the “Yerkrapah” organization.

“All sectors of our people are represented here today,” said Hovannisian, adding that he would see to it that everyone celebrated “our victory together.”

Hovannisian reiterated that future actions would be the result of decisions made with the people.

When a reporter asked if Hovannisian would heed the call of some to “go to the Presidential Palace and storm the gates”, the Heritage Party leader responded, “The people will not do anything without me, nor I without them.”

A rally is scheduled for tomorrow at 5pm. On Saturday, a rock concert will be held in the square.

Given that the Constitutional Court hadn’t yet issued its decision regarding Hovannisian’s petition to annul the February 18 presidential election, the Heritage Party leader said he would comment on the matter tomorrow.

The court later issued its decision rejecting the appeal.