Armenian Parliament Erupts in Third Brawl This Month

OPA WIRE, Oct 30 (OPA) — The scuffle broke out after a member of the ruling party allegedly mocked the family of an opposition leader during a session. The confrontation quickly escalated from verbal sparring to physical violence, forcing a temporary suspension of parliamentary proceedings as security personnel intervened to separate the lawmakers.

Witnesses reported that at least one opposition member sustained a bloody nose during the melee, while another lawmaker was seen with torn clothing. The intensity of the clash reflects the deepening political polarization currently gripping the Armenian National Assembly, where legislative debates have increasingly devolved into physical confrontations.

This incident is the third time this month that parliamentary decorum has collapsed into violence. Previous sessions in October have also been marred by similar outbursts, highlighting a breakdown in parliamentary procedure and a growing inability among political factions to resolve disputes through formal debate.

While the parliament has since resumed its agenda, the recurring nature of these brawls has drawn criticism from observers regarding the stability of the legislative process. No formal disciplinary measures have been announced by the speaker’s office, leaving the underlying tensions between the ruling party and the opposition largely unaddressed.