In a referendum in Armenia about 73% voted in favor of constitutional changes – Kommersant

As a result of the processing of ballots from 203 to 1 thousand. 997 polling stations, the draft constitutional reform, voted 72.5% of voters, according to the CEC of Armenia. For reforms in favor 82 thousand. 516 people, accounting for 72.5%. I voted against 27 thousand. 918 people, that is 24.23% of the vote.

Recall completed in Armenia voted in a referendum to amend the constitution. According to preliminary information, the voter turnout at the referendum was 50.51%.

As reported by “Kommersant” against the constitutional reforms on the Freedom Square in central Yerevan opposition rally began. The organizers of the rally demanded the resignation of the Armenian authorities, and holding early parliamentary and presidential elections. By Liberty Square strapped police forces. Number gathered demonstrators does not exceed 200 people.

For more information about the referendum, see the article “b”, “Armenian opposition accused the authorities of rigging the results of the referendum».