Nikol Pashinyan's latest statements, which question the veracity of the Armenian Genocide and its scale, are not only shocking, but they simply disqualify the person who is assigned to lead Armenia.
Former Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan wrote about this on his page.
In particular, he noted:
"By implying that Armenians themselves may be responsible, Pashinyan has joined one of the most damaging narratives of genocide denial, which has been propagated by the Turkish state for more than a century.
This betrayal of historical truth and national dignity is an insult to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians systematically exterminated by the Ottoman Empire.
The Armenian Genocide is one of the most thoroughly documented atrocities of the 20th century. The evidence is undeniable. plans to exterminate Armenians are openly outlined in official Ottoman documents.
Testimonies from survivors, foreign diplomats, and missionaries detail mass killings, forced migration, and starvation.
And the population data undeniably show the almost obliteration of the Armenian communities of Anatolia.
Questioning these facts is not a matter of intellectual curiosity or debate, it has completely ignored the historical consensus established by scientists, international organizations, many states and the Armenian people themselves.
For decades, Turkey has relied on a carefully constructed history to deny the genocide, recasting it as mutual suffering during wartime, dismissing the evidence as propaganda, and lobbying aggressively to block recognition.
Pashinyan's statements horribly repeat this scheme, questioning established history and sowing division between Armenians at home and abroad. By suggesting that Armenians should investigate "why" the genocide happened, he shifts the blame from the perpetrators to the victims, an insidious tactic often used by genocide deniers to justify the atrocities.
Such rhetoric is more than historical revisionism. it is a moral refusal. As Prime Minister, Pashinyan is entrusted with the protection of Armenia's sovereignty, its identity and the heritage of the people.
However, his words undermine that responsibility.
Publicly belittling the genocide means weakening Armenia's position in its ongoing struggle for justice, encouraging those who seek to erase the truth and break the unity of the Armenian nation.
It is a betrayal that cannot be condoned or ignored. Leadership requires moral clarity, especially for a nation like Armenia, whose modern identity is deeply intertwined with genocide and its aftermath.
A leader who questions this defining chapter of history cannot claim to represent the Armenian people.
Such behavior not only disqualifies Pashinyan from leading Armenia, but also raises serious questions about his motives. Is this a failed attempt at diplomacy with Turkey?
Is it a cynical attempt to sow divisions? Whatever the reason, it is unacceptable.
The Armenian Genocide is not just a historical event, it is a wound that continues to shape Armenian identity and its place in the world.
It is the moral duty of any Armenian leader to respect that history and advocate for recognition and justice. Pashinyan's statements betray that duty, dishonor the victims and risk undermining decades of efforts to ensure recognition and accountability.
Adopting the language of denial, Nikol Pashinyan has once again lost his moral authority to lead Armenia. His words are not just a personal failure, they are a dangerous insult to the truth, the memory of the victims and the integrity of the Armenian nation.
Armenia deserves a leader who will preserve the dignity and history of its people, not one who will question it.
