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YEREVAN. - 14 cases on violations which occurred during the pre-election campaign of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia scheduled on May 6, were discussed by the Armenian police on Wednesday.

The police informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that one case was dismissed as it had no basis. It was decided not to start an investigation concerning four other cases. A criminal case was filed and investigation is underway. Seven cases are in the preparation stage.

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.

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