The March 6, 2005 parliamentary elections were the 4th electoral competition of this kind after proclamation of independence of the Republic of Moldova. Taking part in the parliamentary scrutiny were 23 electoral competitors, including 2 electoral blocs, 9 parties or social-political movements, and 12 independent candidates. Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) won 45.98 percent of valid votes, the Moldova Democrata Bloc (BMD) gained 28.53 percent, while the Christian Democratic Peoples Party (CDPP) garnered 9.07 percent