YEREVAN. – There are four parties, including ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), ruling coalition member Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), parliament opposition ARF Dashnaktsutyun and opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC), which have a real electorate, expert Yervand Bznuni told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

According to the expert, the ANC earlier held rallies, currently it prefers to meet with people in the regions, later it will return to rallies again, it is just a strategy. The same is true for the opposition Heritage party.

As for the ARFD, it has crowded meetings in regions and later will have the same in the capital city.
Regarding the strategy of talking to voters, the coalition member parties differ. In case of Orinats Yerkir, their electorate does not inspire hope, which is not true for the ANC. The latter can secure crowded meetings without even making much effort.

In case of the ruling RPA, there are people who sympathize the party, in addition it has administrative resources. While, the PAP has a leader Gagik Tsarukyan, who enjoys popularity among citizens.

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.