Yesterday a monument to Armenian benefactor Alexander Mantashyan was erected in the center of the capital, on the crossroad of Sayat-Nova and Abovyan streets. The opening ceremony hosted numerous officials, as well as Mantashyan’s son and grandson Alexander and Michael Mantashyans. This event is very symbolic especially on the days of pre-election campaign. The ruling parties actively distribute election bribes in the light of “charity”. Of course the Prosperous Armenia Party is the most active to distribute bribes. It has ensured the formal side and has established a foundation on behalf of which it implements charity programs. First of all, the erection of the monument is symbolic as Mantashyan is considered to be one of the famous Armenian benefactors and was famous for the fact that he never spoke about his activities and was very exigent. All of us have seen the outcomes of this charity. And what outcomes or impact may have the «charity actions» if they aim at receiving votes? Not only should the benefactors be concerned about it but also those people who accept the «charity» especially on these pre-election days.
