Jamhoori Wattan Party جمہوری وطن پارٹی | |
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| Abbreviation | JWP |
| Leader | Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti |
| Founder | Akbar Bugti[1] |
| Founded | 1989[2] |
| Ideology | Republicanism Baloch nationalism[3] |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National affiliation | Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement Pakistan Democratic Movement[4] |
| Colors | Light coral |
| Senate | 0 / 104 |
| National Assembly | 1 / 342 |
| Balochistan Assembly | 1 / 65 |
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Wheel[5] | |
| Party flag | |
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| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Jamhoori Wattan Party (Urdu: جمہوری وطن پارٹی, lit. 'Republican National Party') is a political party in Balochistan, Pakistan.[2][6][7]
The party has split into two factions, with the non-dominant one led by Baramdagh Bugti splitting off to form the Baloch Republican Party.[2]
Electoral history[edit]
In legislative elections, held on 20 October 2002, the party won 0.3% of the popular vote and 1 out of 272 elected members.[8]
National Assembly[edit]
| Election | Results | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 / 272 |
0.3% of vote |
| 2018 | 1 / 272 |
Election happened in 270 out of 272 seats |
See also[edit]
- Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti
- Balochistan National Party (Awami)
- Balochistan National Party (Mengal)
- Baloch Council of North America
Further reading[edit]
- "Election 2008: Political Disintegration in Balochistan". PakTribune. January 25, 2008.
References[edit]
- ^ "Profile: Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti". Al Jazeera. 27 August 2006. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Smokers' Corner: The Baloch electoral enigma". Dawn (newspaper). 7 April 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Lobbying efforts: Baloch nationalist parties may boycott next polls". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 27 February 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "'We stand with PDM': PM's aide on Balochistan reconciliation Shahzain Bugti quits federal cabinet". Dawn (newspaper). 27 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "List of Symbols Alloted of Political Party" (PDF). ecp.gov.pk. Election Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Provincial Autonomy Still A Far Cry For Baloch: Shahzain". The Nation (newspaper). 1 November 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Introduction to Jamhoori Watan Party". jamhooriwatanparty.pk. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "General Elections 2002 - Report (Volume - II)" (PDF). ecp.gov.pk. Election Commission of Pakistan. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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