There were rumors that army general Manvel Grigoryan was endorsing Levon Ter-Petrosyan. However, deputy defense minister and the head of “Erkrapah” union Manvel Grigoryan is endorsing presidential candidate Serzh Sargsyan. Manvel Grigoryan’s son, deputy mayor of Echmiadzin city Karen Grigoryan and MP Hrant Grigoryan will be Serzh Sargsyan’s campaign managers in Echmiadzin city and the surrounding village communities.