YEREVAN.- Armenian New Times Party held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for May 6 in Armenia.

The party members reiterated their call to participate in the parliamentary elections urging the citizens not to vote for the members of the ruling coalition – Republican Party, Prosperous Armenia and Orinats Yerkir.

The New Times Party is not participating in the race.

Eight political parties and one block have presented their nominations – Republican Party of Armenian, Prosperous Armenia Party, Orinats Yerkir, opposition Armenian National Congress, opposition Heritage Party, ARF Dashnaktsutyun, the Communist Party of Armenia, Democratic Party of Armenia and United Armenians Party.

For entering the National Assembly, parties must poll over 5% of votes, while blocks - over 7%.

The election campaign will be held till May 5 - the day prior to elections when campaigning is banned. The parliamentary elections will be held from 8 am to 8 pm on May 6, 2012.