Armenia’s PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row
Armenia’s Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, has offered to undergo a polygraph test to prove his innocence amidst a growing row with the Armenian Apostolic Church. The controversy arises from a leaked audio recording where a man purported to be Pashinyan allegedly insults the head of the church, Catholicos Karekin II. The incident took place recently in Yerevan, Armenia, involving Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church.
The Armenian Apostolic Church has condemned the alleged remarks, calling them offensive and disrespectful towards the Catholicos. They have demanded a public apology from Pashinyan and anyone else involved. On the other hand, Pashinyan has vehemently denied being the person in the recording and has gone as far as offering to take a lie detector test to prove his innocence. The Prime Minister has also accused his political opponents of being behind the leaked recording in an attempt to smear his reputation.
The situation remains tense as both sides stand firm in their positions. The public is divided, with some supporting the Prime Minister and others siding with the church. The rift between the government and the church adds a new layer of complexity to the already politically charged environment in Armenia.
This development threatens to escalate the ongoing tensions and further polarize the Armenian society. The outcome of Pashinyan’s offer to expose himself to a polygraph test remains to be seen as the controversy continues to unfold in the coming days.
Sources Analysis:
Leaked audio recording – The source may have bias based on who leaked the information and their motives. It could be considered unreliable until verified.
Fact Check:
Pashinyan offered to undergo a polygraph test – Unconfirmed claim. The offer has been made, but the actual test and results are pending, making it unverified at this time.
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