Zhamanak: Karapetyan’s withdrawal from mayoral race was surprise for Budaghyan

Candidate in Goris mayoral elections Ara Budaghyan yesterday withdrew his candidacy in favor of another contender, Tigran Karapetyan. Later in the day, Karapetyan also announced his withdrawal from the campaign. 

Speaking to Zhamanak, Budaghyan said that Karapetyan’s decision was a surprise for him. “Until the last moment, there was no talk about withdrawal. It was a surprise for me,” he said.