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{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| abbreviation = VHP
| abbreviation = VHP
| country = Suriname
| country = Suriname
| name = Progressive Reform Party
| name = Progressive Reform Party
| native_name = {{native name|nl|Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij}}<br>{{small|वूरुइत्स्त्रेवेन्दे हेर्वोर्मिङ्स पर्तिज {{nobold|{{small|([[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]])}}}}}}
| native_name = Vooruitstrevende Hervormingspartij
| colorcode = {{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}
| colorcode = #FF6600
| logo = Progressive Reform Party (Suriname).png
| logo = Progressive Reform Party (Suriname).png
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
| chairman = [[Chan Santokhi]]
| chairman = [[Chan Santokhi]]
| foundation = January 1949
| foundation = January 1949
| merger = Muslim Party<br />Hindostaans-Javaanse Political Party<br/>Surinamese Hindu Party
| merger = {{unbulleted list|
*Muslim Party
*Hindostaans-Javaanse Political Party
*Surinamese Hindu Party}}
| ideology = {{Nowrap|[[Social democracy]]<br/>[[Third Way]]<br/><br/>[[Social liberalism]]<br/>[[Labourism]]<br/> [[Populism]] <br/>[[Civic nationalism]][[Progressivism]]<br/>[[Reformism]]<br/>'''Historical''':<br/>[[Indo-Surinamese]] civil rights}}
| ideology = {{Nowrap|[[Social democracy]]<br/>[[Third Way]]<br/>[[Civic nationalism]] <br/>[[Progressivism]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}}<br/>'''Historical''':<br/>[[Indo-Surinamese]] [[civil rights]]<br>[[Javanese Surinamese]] [[civil rights]]<br> [[Minority religion|Minority]] [[religious rights]]}}
| position = [[Centrism|Centre]] to [[Centre-left politics|centre-left]]
| position = {{nowrap|[[Centrism|Centre]] to [[Centre-left politics|centre-left]]}}
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| seats1_title = Seats in the [[National Assembly (Suriname)|National Assembly]]
| religion = [[Hinduism]] (majority)<br>[[Islam]]<br>[[Christianity]]<br>[[Kejawèn]]
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| seats1_title = Seats in the [[National Assembly (Suriname)|National Assembly]]
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The '''Progressive Reform Party''' ({{lang-nl|Vooruitstrevende Hervormingspartij}}, '''VHP'''; [[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]]: प्रगतिशील सुधार दल, ''Pragatisheel Sudhaar Dal''), formerly known as the '''United Hindustani Party''' ({{lang-nl|Verenigde Hindoestaanse Partij}}; [[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]]: संयुक्त हिंदुस्तानी पार्टी; 1949–August 1966) and the '''Vatan Hitkari Party''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Party for the Promotion of National Welfare''; {{Lang-nl|Partij ter Bevordering van het Nationale Welzijn}}, Sarnami Hindustani: वतन हितकारी पार्टी; August 1966 – 1973), is a [[political party]] in [[Suriname]]. It was originally founded in January 1949 as a merger of three parties to represent the [[Indo-Surinamese]] community. The party occupies a position straddling the political [[Centrism|centre]] and [[centre-left]], advocating for a combination of [[social-democratic]] and [[Social liberalism|social-liberal]] policies under the [[Third Way]] philosophy. During the party's history it frequently allied itself with the [[National Party of Suriname]] (NPS) that historically represented the [[Afro-Surinamese people|Afro-Surinamese]] community.
The '''Progressive Reform Party''' ({{langx|nl|'''Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij'''}}, '''VHP'''; [[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]]: वूरुइत्स्त्रेवेन्दे हेर्वोर्मिङ्स पर्तिज or प्रगतिशील सुधार दल, ''Pragatisheel Sudhaar Dal''),{{efn|formerly known as the '''United Hindustani Party''' ({{langx|nl|Verenigde Hindoestaanse Partij}}; [[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]]: संयुक्त हिंदुस्तानी पार्टी, ''Samyukt Hindustani Party''; 1949–August 1966) and the '''Vatan Hitkari Party''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Party for the Promotion of National Welfare''; {{Langx|nl|Partij ter Bevordering van het Nationale Welzijn}}, [[Caribbean Hindustani#Sarnami Hindustani|Sarnami Hindustani]]: वतन हितकारी पार्टी, ''Vatan Hitkari Party''; August 1966 – 1973)}} is a [[political party]] in [[Suriname]]. It was originally founded in January 1949 as a merger of three parties to represent the [[Indo-Surinamese]] community. The party occupies a position straddling the political [[Centrism|centre]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}} and [[centre-left]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}}, advocating for a combination of [[social-democratic]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}} and [[Social liberalism|social-liberal]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}} policies under the [[Third Way]]{{cn|reason=Your explanation here|date=July 2023}} philosophy. During the party's history it frequently allied itself with the [[National Party of Suriname]] (NPS) that historically represented the [[Afro-Surinamese people|Afro-Surinamese]] community.


[[Chan Santokhi]] is the chairman of the party since 3 July 2011. The VHP is a multi-ethnic party and is primarily supported by Indo-Surinamese. Previous chairman [[Ram Sardjoe]] holds the title of honorary chairman.
[[Chan Santokhi]] is the chairman of the party since 3 July 2011. The VHP is a multi-ethnic party and is primarily supported by Indo-Surinamese. Previous chairman [[Ram Sardjoe]] holds the title of honorary chairman.
After the [[2020 Surinamese general election|2020 parliamentary elections]], the Progressive Reform Party is the biggest political party in Suriname. Chan Santokhi became the new [[President of Suriname]].<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53394785</ref>
After the [[2020 Surinamese general election|2020 parliamentary elections]], the Progressive Reform Party is the biggest political party in Suriname. Chan Santokhi became the new [[President of Suriname]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53394785|title = Suriname election: Convicted murderer Dési Bouterse is replaced by ex-police chief|work = BBC News|date = 14 July 2020}}</ref>


The party has been part of seven government coalitions, in the periods of: 1958–1963 (5 years), 1963–1967 (4 years), 1969–1973 (4 years), 1987–1991 (4 years), 1991–1996 (5 years), 2000–2005 (5 years) and 2005–2010 (5 years); a total of 32 years. In 2020, the party formed a coalition government with the [[General Liberation and Development Party]] led by [[Ronnie Brunswijk]], the new Vice President of Suriname.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53394785</ref>
The party has been part of seven government coalitions, in the periods of: 1958–1963 (five years), 1963–1967 (four years), 1969–1973 (four years), 1987–1991 (four years), 1991–1996 (five years), 2000–2005 (five years) and 2005–2010 (five years); a total of 32 years. In 2020, the party formed a coalition government with the [[General Liberation and Development Party]] led by [[Ronnie Brunswijk]], the new Vice President of Suriname.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53394785|title = Suriname election: Convicted murderer Dési Bouterse is replaced by ex-police chief|work = BBC News|date = 14 July 2020}}</ref>


== Representation ==
== Representation ==
'''1949'''
'''1949'''


* S. Rambaran Mishre
* [[Sewraam Rambaran Mishre|S. Rambaran Mishre]]
* [[Heinrich Wladimir Mohamed Radja|H.W. Mohamed Radja]]
* [[Heinrich Wladimir Mohamed Radja|H.W. Mohamed Radja]]
* L.B. Sitalsing
* L.B. Sitalsing
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* [[Harry Francois Sewberath Misser|H.F. Sewberath Misser]]
* [[Harry Francois Sewberath Misser|H.F. Sewberath Misser]]
* J.S. Mungra
* J.S. Mungra
* K. Kanhai
* [[Khemradj Kanhai|K. Kanhai]]
* [[Ramkisoen Dewdat Oedayrajsing Varma|R.D. Oedayrajsing Varma]]
* [[Ramkisoen Dewdat Oedayrajsing Varma|R.D. Oedayrajsing Varma]]


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!No. of
!No. of
overall seats won
overall seats won
!Votes
!+/–
!+/–
!Rank
!Rank
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|-
![[1949 Surinamese general election|1949]]
![[1949 Surinamese general election|1949]]
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 6
|{{increase}} 6
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
|-
![[1951 Surinamese general election|1951]]
![[1951 Surinamese general election|1951]]
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{steady}} 0
|{{steady}} 0
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
|-
![[1955 Surinamese general election|1955]]
![[1955 Surinamese general election|1955]]
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|6|21|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{steady}} 0
|{{steady}} 0
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1958 Surinamese general election|1958]]
![[1958 Surinamese general election|1958]]
|{{Composition bar|4|21|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|4|21|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{decrease}} 2
|{{decrease}} 2
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1963 Surinamese general election|1963]]
![[1963 Surinamese general election|1963]]
|{{Composition bar|8|36|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|8|36|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 4
|{{increase}} 4
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1967 Surinamese general election|1967]]
![[1967 Surinamese general election|1967]]
|{{Composition bar|11|39|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|11|39|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 3
|{{increase}} 3
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1969 Surinamese general election|1969]]
![[1969 Surinamese general election|1969]]
|{{Composition bar|19|39|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|19|39|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 6
|{{increase}} 6
|1st
|1st
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|-
![[1973 Surinamese general election|1973]]
![[1973 Surinamese general election|1973]]
|{{Composition bar|16|39|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|16|39|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{decrease}} 1
|{{decrease}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1977 Surinamese general election|1977]]
![[1977 Surinamese general election|1977]]
|{{Composition bar|13|39|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|13|39|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{decrease}} 3
|{{decrease}} 3
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1987 Surinamese general election|1987]]
![[1987 Surinamese general election|1987]]
|{{Composition bar|14|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|14|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 1
|{{increase}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
|-
![[1991 Surinamese general election|1991]]
![[1991 Surinamese general election|1991]]
|{{Composition bar|9|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|8|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{decrease}} 5
|{{decrease}} 5
|2nd
|2nd
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|-
![[1996 Surinamese general election|1996]]
![[1996 Surinamese general election|1996]]
|{{Composition bar|9|51|hex=#FF6600}}{{Composition bar|4|51|hex=#FF6600}}(*after [[Basic Party for Renewal and Democracy|BVD]] defection)
|{{Composition bar|9|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}{{Composition bar|4|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}(*after [[Basic Party for Renewal and Democracy|BVD]] defection)
|
|{{steady}} 0
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|{{increase}} 1
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{{decrease}} 5
|3rd
|3rd
|
|
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|-
![[2000 Surinamese general election|2000]]
![[2000 Surinamese general election|2000]]
|{{Composition bar|10|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|8|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
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|{{increase}} 1
|{{decrease}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
|
|
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|-
![[2005 Surinamese general election|2005]]
![[2005 Surinamese general election|2005]]
|{{Composition bar|7|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|7|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
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|{{decrease}} 3
|{{decrease}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
|
|
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|-
|-
![[2010 Surinamese general election|2010]]
![[2010 Surinamese general election|2010]]
|{{Composition bar|8|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|8|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|
|{{increase}} 1
|{{increase}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 2 (of 17)
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 2 (of 17)<br/>[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 3 (of 7)<br/>[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 1 (of 5)<br/>[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 1 (of 4)<br/>[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 1 (of 3)
[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 3 (of 7)

[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 1 (of 5)

[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 1 (of 4)

[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 1 (of 3)
|Opposition
|Opposition
|-
|-
![[2015 Surinamese general election|2015]]
![[2015 Surinamese general election|2015]]
|{{Composition bar|9|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|9|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|55,276
|{{increase}} 1
|{{increase}} 1
|2nd
|2nd
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 2 (of 17) {{steady}} 0
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 2 (of 17) {{steady}} 0<br/>[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 3 (of 7) {{steady}} 0<br/>[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 2 (of 5) {{increase}}1<br/>[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 1 (of 4) {{steady}} 0<br/>[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 1 (of 3) {{steady}} 0
[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 3 (of 7) {{steady}} 0

[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 2 (of 5) {{increase}}1

[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 1 (of 4) {{steady}} 0

[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 1 (of 3) {{steady}} 0
|Opposition
|Opposition
|-
|-
![[2020 Surinamese general election|2020]]
![[2020 Surinamese general election|2020]]
|{{Composition bar|20|51|hex=#FF6600}}
|{{Composition bar|20|51|hex={{party color|Progressive Reform Party (Suriname)}}}}
|108,378
|{{increase}} 11
|{{increase}} 11
|1st
|1st
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 7 (of 17) {{increase}} 5
|[[Paramaribo District|Paramaribo]]: 7 (of 17) {{increase}} 5<br/>[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 5 (of 7) {{increase}} 2<br/>[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 4 (of 5) {{increase}} 2<br/>[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 2 (of 4) {{increase}} 1<br/>[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 2 (of 3) {{increase}} 1
[[Wanica District|Wanica]]: 5 (of 7) {{increase}} 2

[[Nickerie District|Nickerie]]: 4 (of 5) {{increase}} 2

[[Commewijne District|Commewijne]]: 2 (of 4) {{increase}} 1

[[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]: 2 (of 3) {{increase}} 1
|Coalition
|Coalition
|}
|}


== List of Chairmen of the Progressive Reform Party ==
== Chairmen ==
The party has had four chairmen since its founding:<ref>{{cite web|title=Voorzitters van de VHP|url=http://www.ramdiensardjoe.com/images/MENU-RECHTS/VHP/11.2---Voorzitters-van-de-VHP.pdf|website=Ramdien Sardjoe|accessdate=26 July 2020}}</ref>
The party has had four chairmen since its founding:<ref>{{cite web|title=Voorzitters van de VHP|url=http://www.ramdiensardjoe.com/images/MENU-RECHTS/VHP/11.2---Voorzitters-van-de-VHP.pdf|website=Ramdien Sardjoe|accessdate=26 July 2020}}</ref>
*16 January 1949 - 18 October 2001: [[Jagernath Lachmon]]<ref name="bloem">{{cite news|url=https://www.dbsuriname.com/2017/09/22/familie-lachmon-plaatst-bloemstuk-bij-standbeeld/|title=Familie Lachmon plaatst bloemstuk bij standbeeld|website=Dagblad Suriname|access-date=24 June 2020|language=nl}}</ref>
*16 January 1949 – 18 October 2001: [[Jagernath Lachmon]]<ref name="bloem">{{cite news|url=https://www.dbsuriname.com/2017/09/22/familie-lachmon-plaatst-bloemstuk-bij-standbeeld/|title=Familie Lachmon plaatst bloemstuk bij standbeeld|website=Dagblad Suriname|access-date=24 June 2020|language=nl}}</ref>
*19 October 2001 - 23 December 2001: {{ill|Jnan Adhin|nl}}
*19 October 2001 – 23 December 2001: {{ill|Jnan Adhin|nl}}
*23 December 2001 - 3 July 2011: [[Ramdien Sardjoe]]
*23 December 2001 – 3 July 2011: [[Ramdien Sardjoe]]
*3 July 2011 – present: [[Chan Santokhi]]
*3 July 2011 – present: [[Chan Santokhi]]

==Notes==
{{notes}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 6 November 2024

Progressive Reform Party
Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij (Dutch)
वूरुइत्स्त्रेवेन्दे हेर्वोर्मिङ्स पर्तिज (Sarnami Hindustani)
AbbreviationVHP
ChairmanChan Santokhi
FoundedJanuary 1949
Merger of
    • Muslim Party
    • Hindostaans-Javaanse Political Party
    • Surinamese Hindu Party
IdeologySocial democracy
Third Way
Civic nationalism
Progressivism[citation needed]
Historical:
Indo-Surinamese civil rights
Javanese Surinamese civil rights
Minority religious rights
Political positionCentre to centre-left
Seats in the National Assembly
20 / 51
Website
vhp.sr

The Progressive Reform Party (Dutch: Vooruitstrevende Hervormings Partij, VHP; Sarnami Hindustani: वूरुइत्स्त्रेवेन्दे हेर्वोर्मिङ्स पर्तिज or प्रगतिशील सुधार दल, Pragatisheel Sudhaar Dal),[a] is a political party in Suriname. It was originally founded in January 1949 as a merger of three parties to represent the Indo-Surinamese community. The party occupies a position straddling the political centre[citation needed] and centre-left[citation needed], advocating for a combination of social-democratic[citation needed] and social-liberal[citation needed] policies under the Third Way[citation needed] philosophy. During the party's history it frequently allied itself with the National Party of Suriname (NPS) that historically represented the Afro-Surinamese community.

Chan Santokhi is the chairman of the party since 3 July 2011. The VHP is a multi-ethnic party and is primarily supported by Indo-Surinamese. Previous chairman Ram Sardjoe holds the title of honorary chairman. After the 2020 parliamentary elections, the Progressive Reform Party is the biggest political party in Suriname. Chan Santokhi became the new President of Suriname.[1]

The party has been part of seven government coalitions, in the periods of: 1958–1963 (five years), 1963–1967 (four years), 1969–1973 (four years), 1987–1991 (four years), 1991–1996 (five years), 2000–2005 (five years) and 2005–2010 (five years); a total of 32 years. In 2020, the party formed a coalition government with the General Liberation and Development Party led by Ronnie Brunswijk, the new Vice President of Suriname.[2]

Representation

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1949

1951

1955

  • J. Lachmon
  • H.S. Radakushun
  • H.F. Sewberath Misser
  • J.S. Mungra
  • K. Kanhai
  • R.D. Oedayrajsing Varma

1958

  • J. Lachmon
  • H. Mungra
  • H.S. Radakushun
  • M. Ramdjan

1963

  • J.H. Adhin
  • J. Lachmon
  • B. Laigsingh
  • L. Mungra
  • R.M. Nannan Panday
  • D. Sathoe
  • H. Shriemisier

Electoral results

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Election No. of

overall seats won

Votes +/– Rank Government
1949
6 / 21
 Increase 6 2nd Opposition
1951
6 / 21
 Steady 0 2nd Opposition
1955
6 / 21
 Steady 0 2nd Opposition
1958
4 / 21
 Decrease 2 2nd Coalition
1963
8 / 36
 Increase 4 2nd Coalition
1967
11 / 39
 Increase 3 2nd Opposition
1969
19 / 39
 Increase 6 1st Coalition
1973
16 / 39
 Decrease 1 2nd Opposition
1977
13 / 39
 Decrease 3 2nd Opposition
1987
14 / 51
 Increase 1 2nd Coalition
1991
8 / 51
 Decrease 5 2nd Coalition
1996
9 / 51
4 / 51
(*after BVD defection) 		Increase 1

Decrease 5

3rd Opposition
2000
8 / 51
 Decrease 1 2nd Coalition
2005
7 / 51
 Decrease 1 2nd Coalition
2010
8 / 51
 Increase 1 2nd Paramaribo: 2 (of 17)
Wanica: 3 (of 7)
Nickerie: 1 (of 5)
Commewijne: 1 (of 4)
Saramacca: 1 (of 3) 		Opposition
2015
9 / 51
 55,276 Increase 1 2nd Paramaribo: 2 (of 17) Steady 0
Wanica: 3 (of 7) Steady 0
Nickerie: 2 (of 5) Increase1
Commewijne: 1 (of 4) Steady 0
Saramacca: 1 (of 3) Steady 0 		Opposition
2020
20 / 51
 108,378 Increase 11 1st Paramaribo: 7 (of 17) Increase 5
Wanica: 5 (of 7) Increase 2
Nickerie: 4 (of 5) Increase 2
Commewijne: 2 (of 4) Increase 1
Saramacca: 2 (of 3) Increase 1 		Coalition

Chairmen

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The party has had four chairmen since its founding:[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ formerly known as the United Hindustani Party (Dutch: Verenigde Hindoestaanse Partij; Sarnami Hindustani: संयुक्त हिंदुस्तानी पार्टी, Samyukt Hindustani Party; 1949–August 1966) and the Vatan Hitkari Party (English: Party for the Promotion of National Welfare; Dutch: Partij ter Bevordering van het Nationale Welzijn, Sarnami Hindustani: वतन हितकारी पार्टी, Vatan Hitkari Party; August 1966 – 1973)

References

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  1. ^ "Suriname election: Convicted murderer Dési Bouterse is replaced by ex-police chief". BBC News. 14 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Suriname election: Convicted murderer Dési Bouterse is replaced by ex-police chief". BBC News. 14 July 2020.
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