The government's actions are due to the fear of losing in Stepanavan. Tigran Abrahamyan, secretary of the "Strong Armenia" faction, mentioned this in a conversation with journalists today, October 23, referring to the fact that the head of the "Strong Armenia" community was arrested yesterday in Stepanavan local government elections. Candidate Arsen Gevorgyan and 14 other people. "The thing is that today, through various social polls, as well as the prevailing sentiments in the city and the community, it is possible to find out which candidate has what kind of support, and undoubtedly the ruling power has this data, that today "Strong Armenia" The party and the candidate of "Strong Armenia" collects more than 50% of votes. If in the past, a number of opposition community heads in Armenia were persecuted after winning the elections, such as Mamikon Astanyan, today the government no longer waits for the elections to take place, they are already arresting them. Naturally, these are the government's fears," he said. Referring to the widespread videos and accusations of election bribery, Tigran Abrahamyan said. "In the video, the specific candidate transfers money to the council members and supporters, who are wearing the symbol of "Strong Armenia", to cover the expenses necessary for the implementation of various headquarters works. There is definitely nothing criminal there, there may be some tax issue, but it is definitely not election bribery." To the accusation, why these expenses are not paid in cash at the expense of the pre-election fund, he said. "Taking into account the specifics of the community, that there are also rural settlements, not all expenses, especially small expenses, can be covered with that fund. For example, a flower should be placed at a memorial or gas should be filled, such expenses also occur when it is necessary to pay with cash. We are not talking about big money there. For current expenses, the person took it out, gave it to the candidate, and told him to keep it with you, because they spend 1,000 and one place a day, and 1,000 and one cover expenses related to headquarters work. Perhaps there can't even be a question of election bribery." Tigran Abrahamyan expressed confidence that "Strong Armenia" will win the Stepanavan elections. It should be noted that local government elections in Stepanavan will take place on October 25. Yesterday, the Anti-Corruption Court made a decision to detain Arsen Gevorgyan, the candidate of "Strong Armenia" for Stepanavan community mayor, for 2 months. It should be noted that according to the Anti-corruption Committee, 10 of the 14 persons arrested yesterday on charges of giving election bribes, supporting it, and receiving election bribes within the group, including the candidate for the mayor of Stepanavan and 5 members of the council of elders. Arrest and house arrest were used as a means of restraining the victims.