The Social Democratic Party of Madagascar (, PSD) is a political party in Madagascar.
History The party was founded in 1956 in the Majunga district as the Social Democratic Party of Madagascar and the Comoros. It was led by Philibert Tsiranana, a member of the French National Assembly. Tsiranana had joined the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) group, and the French SFIO government aided the construction of the PSD. The party campaigned for continued links with France in the 1958 referendum. PSD allied itself with the Socialist Democratic Union of Madagascar, forming the Republican Cartel.
Since 19 August 2023, the National Secretary of the SDP is Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, who replaced Éliana Marie Bezaza in the post. Bezaza became his deputy.
Electoral history
Presidential elections ElectionCandidate Votes %Votes%ResultsFirst roundSecond round1965Philibert Tsiranana2,451,44197.78%—Elected 1972?99.70%—Elected 1982Barred from running19891992–93 Ruffine Tsiranana152,952 3.47%—Lost 1996Did not contest2001200620132018Eliana Bezaza40,8820.82%—Lost 2023Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko697,691 14.39%—Lost
National Assembly elections ElectionVotes%Seats+/−PositionGovernment19601,156,68461.6% 76 1st 19652,277,05594.58% 28 1st 19702,413,42192.77% 1st 1977Barred from running198319891993Did not contest199820022007201321,0370.56% 1 10th 201915,2670.38% 1 13th
Followed by Rebirth of the Social Democratic PartyMadagascar Tribune: Partis dissidents
See also Fatima Achimo
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