When thousands of families live in conditions of serious social difficulties, and at the same time the “privileged” circle of the government receives millions of bonuses from the state budget, this is a serious crisis of state thinking.
As a former government official myself, I am convinced that such a policy is not only unfair, but also dangerous for the future of the state.
When most of the society is convinced that the government does not act for the public interest, but for the sake of serving “their own”, then the stability of the state is threatened. When a citizen faces price increases, low wages, social insecurity and unfair opportunities every day, but at the same time sees how high-ranking officials receive millions of drams in bonuses, deep disappointment and alienation from the state is formed.
This is a matter of national security.
Emigration begins not only with economic difficulties, but also with a sense of injustice. When a civil servant becomes convinced that political loyalty is not valued in this country, but work and professional ability, he loses confidence in his own future.
About rewards
Today, the authorities speak of “everyone’s Armenia”, but the reality is completely different. Millions in bonuses go to a narrow circle of politically “trusted” officials, while thousands of public sector professionals—teachers, doctors, community and civil servants—continue to survive on modest salaries.
This is a gross violation of social justice.
As Gagik Tsarukyan rightly pointed out, the problem is not the existence of bonuses. The problem is the unfair, closed and politicized system of their distribution. In the same system, a few high-ranking officials cannot receive millions of drams, and tens of thousands of people receive small bonuses or nothing at all.
Our political team is convinced that the state cannot be divided into “privileged” and “the rest”.
If the “Prosperous Armenia” party comes to power, it guarantees that state and civil servants will not be subjected to political pressure, will not be deprived of their jobs for their views, and will not be forced to serve any political agenda.
The remuneration system should operate exclusively according to clear standards established by law, based on the principles of social justice, worthy encouragement of quality work and professional advancement.
It is necessary to separate the state from the government. The state should evaluate the work of its employee, not political loyalty. The state budget should serve the public, not the privileges of narrow groups. The state must create healthy working relationships and a healthy atmosphere, free from fear and political coercion.
Such a country is stable, they want to stay and create in such a country, such a country has a future.
Hrachya Rostomyan, General Secretary of the National Olympic Committee
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