Levon Ter-Petrosyan, the former president, alleges that the Armenian government is deliberately disrupting his power supply and water service as a politically motivated act. The accusations stem from Ter-Petrosyan’s repeated calls for an opposition coalition, involving Russian-Armenian tycoon Samvel Karapetyan. His office reported on Monday that electricity and water to his residence and office had been cut off since Sunday afternoon, following numerous statements advocating for this coalition.
Despite dozens of calls to the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), the country’s main grid operator, promising restoration within an hour, no action materialized. Ter-Petrosyan’s office claims that ‘dozens of hours’ have passed without resolution, while surrounding buildings remain brightly illuminated. The office further accuses the Armenian authorities of ordering the power cut, suggesting the ENA’s actions were not autonomous, given its ownership by Karapetyan’s Tashir Group and its current state-appointed management.
They characterize the situation as “sadism” directed at the former president and his family. The ENA, owned by Karapetyan’s Tashir Group, is undergoing a nationalisation process. Ter-Petrosyan and current Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have a complex history, marked by previous alliances during protests following the 2008 presidential election and subsequent deterioration of relations.
Ter-Petrosyan has also expressed support for the Armenian Apostolic Church, currently facing a dispute with Pashinyan. As parliamentary elections approach, tensions continue to rise. Ter-Petrosyan’s calls for a coalition with Karapetyan gained momentum following months of unsuccessful negotiations, with Ter-Petrosyan asserting that Karapetyan is the only force capable of uniting the opposition.
Karapetyan, a wealthy businessman, has been named the prime ministerial candidate for his newly formed Strong Armenia party, despite legal restrictions. Other significant candidates include Robert Kocharyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. The Anti-Corruption Court extended Karapetyan’s house arrest, further fueling the controversy surrounding Ter-Petrosyan’s claims and the ongoing political landscape.
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Former President Ter-Petrosyan claims the government is diminishing his influence and restricting his water access due to political motivations. These claims originate from Ter-Petrosyan’s consistent