According to Garegin Chougaszyan of the Sardarapat Movement, regime change in Armenia necessitates an alternative electoral approach since regimes in power have been adept at perfecting the mechanisms of election fraud with each new election.

Chougaszyan today presented reporters with such a roadmap that he argued with facilitate the establishment of a new system of power in Armenia.

He spoke about two fundamental stages, the first being the creation of an assembly of forces and supporters tasked with the formation of a pre-parliament whose aim would be the drafting of a vision of a new Armenia.

This would be followed by the establishment of an executive legislature with the legitimacy to achieve the passage to regime change.

The process would require a compact between citizens and the executive legislature. Importance would be placed on the pan-Armenian principle and a guiding factor would be the repopulation of the country.

Chougaszyan believes that after the first stage, those involved in the process would create a countervailing base to the parliament and would obtain clout throughout society.

When the idea spreads, other resources would be added.

He said that this must not be the desire of one or another group but rather reflect the will of the people. The Sardarapat representative noted that what is needed are responsible individuals who are ready to voluntarily take on such work and to create an intellectual front, followed by presenting the people with a vision of the future.

There must be an alternative election that would incorporate ideas. He argued that the present electoral process precludes such a principle since, “It’s senseless to speak of ideas in a casino.”