Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)
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The Progressive Reform Party (Vooruitstrevende Hervormingspartij / VHP) is a Hindustani political party
in Suriname
.
At the last legislative elections
(25 May 2010), the party was part of the New Front for Democracy and Development
that won 31.6% of the popular vote and 14 out of 51 seats in the National Assembly
. Out of these 14 seats, eight went to the VHP.
Ram Sardjoe
is the current chairman of the party.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Suriname
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
.
At the last legislative elections
Surinamese legislative election, 2010
A legislative election was held in Suriname on 25 May 2010.Nine parties contested the election. Pre-election polls suggested a share of 41% of the vote going to the "Mega Combination" coalition, that includes the National Democratic Party of former dictator Dési Bouterse. The ruling Nieuw Front ...
(25 May 2010), the party was part of the New Front for Democracy and Development
New Front for Democracy and Development
The New Front for Democracy and Development is a Social democratic political alliance in Suriname....
that won 31.6% of the popular vote and 14 out of 51 seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly of Suriname
The National Assembly is the Parliament, representing the legislative branch of government in the Republic of Suriname. It is a unicameral legislature...
. Out of these 14 seats, eight went to the VHP.
Ram Sardjoe
Ram Sardjoe
Ramdien Sardjoe is a Surinamese politician and served as Vice President of Suriname from 2005 to 2010. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party .-References:...
is the current chairman of the party.
Members of the National Assembly
- Asiskumar Gajadien
- Sheilindra Girjasing
- Mahinderkoemar Jogi
- Ganeshkoemar Kandhai
- Radjkoemar Radjietsingh
- Mahinderpersad Rathipal
- Chandrikapersad Santokhi
- Lekhram Soerdjan