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Suriname parliamentary procedural dispute

Overview

A procedural dispute occurred in Suriname’s National Assembly (DNA) involving the VHP parliamentary group. The conflict arose during an October 8 meeting when VHP Member of Parliament Kishun Ramsukul was called to speak before he had arrived in the assembly hall.

The VHP requested a suspension to allow Ramsukul to reach the floor, but the acting chairperson denied the request. DNA Chairman Ashwin Adhin defended the decision, stating that parliamentary rules dictate a member loses their turn if they are not present when called. While Adhin eventually permitted Ramsukul to speak, the VHP faction protested the handling of the matter and walked out of the meeting, alleging that the governing majority was using its seat count to silence opposition members.

Entities

VHP · Suriname · Cedric van Samson · Melkcentrale · Cevihas

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Suriname Parliament disputes speaking rights of VHP member

    Suriname's National Assembly is facing tension after VHP lawmaker Kishun Ramsukul was denied his turn to speak during a session, leading to protests and a walkout by VHP members.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Suriname VHP MP calls for audit of state-owned enterprises

    Suriname VHP MP Cedric van Samson is calling for an investigation into state-owned enterprises to address concerns over political appointments and excessive staffing levels.

Sources

dwtonline.com · surinamenieuws.nl · unitednews.sr · waterkant.net