YEREVAN.- February 18 is a day of “greetings’ revolution”, presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian said addressing the residents of Gyumir, Armenia’s second largest city.

Addressing the crowd, Hovannisian said the residents of Gyumri stated they are responsible for the votes and will never sell them. He noted that although previous authorities announced their contribution to renovation of Gyumri, destroyed after the 1988 devastating earthquake, nowadays the city remains a disaster area. Hovannisian promised to tackle the problems and create new jobs in a year.

Answering to the calls to overturn the regime, Heritage party leader said he respects Serzh Sargsyan.

“But we are the opposition, we will have enough courage to express gratitude to the first, second and third presidents and tell them the new time has come when power belongs to the people,” he emphasized.

He also announced the rally planned for Sunday in Yerevan, noting it will take place regardless of whether the demonstration will be authorized or not. “If they try to block roads heading to Yerevan, I will take it into account and come here again.”