Armenian political party
The Rise Party (Armenian : Վերելք Կուսակցություն , romanized : Verelk’ Kusakts’ut’yun ), also known as the Ascent Party , is an Armenian political party . It was founded on 2 March 2021 and is currently led by Aleksan Minasyan.[ 2]
History
The party was established during the 2020–2021 Armenian protests by Aleksan Minasyan, the founder and former Director of the Monte Melkonian Military College .[ 3] The party confirmed its intention to participate in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections . Following the election, the party received just 0.10% of the popular vote, failing to win any seats. The party currently does not have any political representation in the National Assembly and acts as an extra-parliamentary force.
Ideology
The party calls for national unity, investing in education, developing the economy, and strengthening the military of Armenia.[ 4] [ 5]
Electoral record
Parliamentary elections
Election
Leader
Votes
%
Seats
+/–
Position
Government
2021
Aleksan Minasyan
1,233
0.10
0
22nd
Extra-parliamentary
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