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Many people expect the opposition to take steps which would lead to the prompt fading of the protest movement, Chairman of the Homeland Party Artur Vanetsyan told the Zhoghovurd newspaper in an interview on Thursday.

"For example, if we seize the government or the National Assembly buildings, what will it give us? It will just enable the authorities to detain the leaders of the movement and numerous protesters, thus stopping the campaign. We have no right to allow it to happen," he said.

At the same time, the opposition leader did not rule out such a step at a "critical moment".

"We're not afraid, we're not delaying or stepping back, we just realize that we must do our best to make this process run within the law," he said, adding that the movement has a clear plan, which they are adhering to.

As a result of the opposition campaign, he claims, the situation in the country has changed and there is broad public consensus on the need to oust the current government.

Speaking about the composition of the government to be formed after Nikol Pashinyan's possible resignation and the possible candidate for the prime minister’s post, Vanetsyan said the government should be composed of around 250 professionals to get the country out of the current situation.

"Ishkhan Saghatelyan said in his speech that a person, who once held public office, got rich due to his position and enjoys no popular support can't be the prime minister. Talking about who will be prime minister, believe me, at the moment is just another trap set by the authorities,” he said.

“We have stated that this movement has no leaders. It is a nationwide movement and we will proceed according to this logic. It is a matter of time, we will talk about everything in the next few days. I can only say that the opposition camped out in France Square now has a serious human resource base and we can nominate at least 3-4 candidates for one post," Vanetsyan added.