National Party of Suriname
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The National Party of Suriname (Nationale Partij Suriname, NPS) is a political party
in Suriname
, founded in 1946, and currently led by Ronald Venetiaan
.
At the last legislative elections
(25 May 2005), the party was part of the New Front for Democracy and Development
that won 41.2 % of the popular vote and 23 out of 51 seats in the National Assembly
.
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...
, founded in 1946, and currently led by Ronald Venetiaan
Ronald Venetiaan
Ronald Runaldo Venetiaan served as the 6th and 8th President of Suriname. His first term as president ran from 1991 to 1996 after which he lost in the elections to Jules Wijdenbosch...
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At the last legislative elections
Surinamese legislative election, 2005
The 2005 Surinamese legislative elections were held in Suriname on 25 May 2005. The governing New Front for Democracy and Development of president Ronald Venetiaan lost seats, remaining the largest party but failing to get a majority in the National Assembly of Suriname...
(25 May 2005), 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 41.2 % of the popular vote and 23 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...
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