Armenia's ruling party braces for internal purge amid election preps

Prominent members of Armenia's ruling party, Civil Contract, are increasingly concerned about their own political futures rather than external challenges, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Recent comments by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggest that a "purge" within the party may be imminent in the coming months. The party elite anticipates pre-election reshuffles, where Pashinyan could leverage a strong anti-corruption campaign, claiming that his efforts against corruption extend beyond previous officials to include his own team.

The looming internal purge, perceived as a pre-election manoeuvre, appears to be more unsettling for the party members than opposition challenges or external events. The anticipation of who will be made a scapegoat has created a sense of anxiety within the party, with members hoping to avoid becoming casualties in what they view as a political "Day of Judgment."

As Pashinyan, who has declared re-election as his primary goal, prepares to shake up his team, party members are anxiously watching to see who will be sacrificed for the sake of political survival.