Boycott of referendum by some Azerbaijani opposition parties is not of public significance: Presidential Administration official

"It is not worth assessing a call which lacks popular support and public significance," Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Political and Public Department Head Ali Hasanov told reporters.

Movement for Garabagh and Republic referendum group launched by opposition parties and public organizations has decided to boycott the referendum on March 10.

Azerbaijani referendum groups launched campaigning on Feb. 18. The campaign will end by 00:00 on March 16.

The free airtime is allotted on the Public Television at 18:15 - 19:45 and on Saturdays and at 20:15 - 21:34 on Wednesdays.

Azerbaijan will hold a referendum on March 18 to amend 29 Articles of the Constitution.

The Central Election Commission has registered the New Azerbaijan, City, Progress, Law and Democracy and Civil Society initiative groups. The Prosperous Village, Free Speech, Azerbaijan People's Republic and National Independence initiative groups were denied registration.

The Constitution was adopted in 1995. Amendments and additions were made in 2002.

Hasanov said Azerbaijani citizens will have their say in the referendum vote.

"No on can influence people's will. The people will make their own choice," he added.

/Trend News/