The Rise Party (Armenian: Վերելք Կուսակցություն, romanizedVerelk’ Kusakts’ut’yun), also known as the Ascent Party, is an Armenian political party. It was founded on 2 March 2021 and is currently led by Aleksan Minasyan.[2]

History

The party was established during the 2020–2021 Armenian protests by Aleksan Minasyan, the founder and former Director of the Monte Melkonian Military College.[3] The party confirmed its intention to participate in the 2021 Armenian parliamentary elections. Following the election, the party received just 0.10% of the popular vote, failing to win any seats. The party currently does not have any political representation in the National Assembly and acts as an extra-parliamentary force.

Ideology

The party calls for national unity, investing in education, developing the economy, and strengthening the military of Armenia.[4][5]

Electoral record

Parliamentary elections

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Government
2021 Aleksan Minasyan 1,233 0.10
0 / 107
Steady 0 Increase 22nd Extra-parliamentary

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