Ashwin Adhin
SurinamepoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ashwin Adhin is a former Vice President of Suriname who gained attention following a recent court ruling that deemed his prosecution by the Public Prosecution Service unjust. The ruling highlighted procedural errors and the absence of a legal foundation for the charges against him, prompting the National Democratic Party (NDP) to celebrate the decision as a victory for the rule of law and an indictment of political manipulation within the justice system.
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Ashwin Adhin was initially in charge of the meeting but failed to sign the attendance list.
VHP-fractie protesteert tegen gang van zaken bij openbare vergadering DNA – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-23
Ashwin Adhin, the Chairman of the National Assembly, responded to criticism regarding the procedure during a public meeting of parliament.
DNA-vergadering volledig rechtsgeldig verlopen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-23Residents were briefly heard by DNA chairman Ashwin Adhin.
Bewoners Mungra-project trekken aan bel bij DNA – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-02
Ashwin Adhin emphasized the importance of participatory democracy during the presentation of the book 'The Importance of Governance'.
participatieve democratie essentieel voor goed bestuur – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-05-31
Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of the National Assembly and emphasizes the importance of evaluating legislation in practice.
Adhin pleit voor evaluatie van nieuwe Burgerlijk Wetboek – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-05-31Ashwin Adhin, vice president of the National Democratic Party (NDP), called for national unity during a commemoration event.
‘Revolutie is proces dat moet worden geleid’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-25
Ashwin Adhin is the former vice president of Suriname who was awarded damages for wrongful detention.
Hof van Justitie kent schadevergoeding toe aan ex-vicepresident Adhin – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-17Ashwin Adhin, the assembly chairman, intervened to state that discussing the political color of the prosecutor-general is unacceptable.
Atompai verwerpt CCJ, pleit voor Nederlandse Hoge Raad – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-04
Ashwin Adhin indicated that the dialogue with all involved actors will continue.
Rechtsstaat vraagt om vernieuwing – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-23
Ashwin Adhin emphasized the importance of modernizing the judiciary for sustainable development and trust in the legal system.
Adhin pleit voor zorgvuldige modernisering rechterlijke macht – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-23Ashwin Adhin is the chairman who had to cancel the assembly meeting due to lack of quorum.
BESCHOUWING – Brunswijk is het chanteren nog niet verleerd – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-19
De voorzitter van De Nationale Assemblée, Ashwin Adhin, indicated that Surinamese hearts are open to the king and his team.
Wederzijds respect en gelijkwaardigheid centraal – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-01
Parliament Chairman Ashwin Adhin also received a copy of the commemorative coin.
Simons, Rusland en Adhin ontvangen speciale 50 jaar Srefidensi gedenkpenning – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-29
Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of parliament who spoke about true independence during the 50th Independence Day of Suriname.
‘Echte onafhankelijkheid is geen datum maar een houding’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-26
Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of the National Assembly who received and read the petition from the Okanisi community.
‘Grenswet mag traditionele rechten niet ondermijnen’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-21
Ashwin Adhin remembered Ronald Venetiaan as a man dedicated to knowledge, education, and moral strength.
‘De geschiedenis heeft hem recht gedaan’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-11
Parliament Chairman Ashwin Adhin supported the Vice President's statements regarding the delegation.
Storm in een glas water – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-10Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of the National Assembly who expressed great appreciation for Ronald Venetiaan's life and work.
Grote waardering voor leven en werk Venetiaan – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-06
Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname and spoke at the public meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
DNA viert 80 jaar Verenigde Naties en 50 jaar VN-lidmaatschap van Suriname – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-24
Parliament Speaker Ashwin Adhin contributed to the Diváli celebration with a symbolic offering.
‘Waar liefde en saamhorigheid heersen, verdwijnt het kwade’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-20
Parliamentary chairman Ashwin Adhin assisted President Geerlings-Simons during the Divali celebration.
‘Suriname heeft veel behoefte aan licht’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-19
DNA chairman Ashwin Adhin described the handover of the document as a special step in the joint journey towards recognition.
Vids overhandigt nationaal FPIC-protocol inheemsen aan Geerlings-Simons en Adhin – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-15
Ashwin Adhin noted receiving a letter from Santokhi requesting delayed admission.
Gehaal en getrek bij toelating Santokhi tot parlement – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-30
Vice President Ashwin Adhin confirmed that the law was in place but did not follow up on it.
BESCHOUWING — WOB voor de show van stal gehaald – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-23
Chairman Ashwin Adhin was absent when the petition from the laid-off workers was received.
Afgevloeide Newmont-medewerkers kloppen aan bij president – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-18
Ashwin Adhin praised Djwalapersad for her pioneering work and vision for women's participation in politics.
‘Parlementair werk gekenmerkt door welbespraaktheid, sociale bewogenheid en diepe betrokkenheid’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-16
Assembleevoorzitter Ashwin Adhin was not available to receive the petition.
Ontslagen werknemers Newmont woest over hoge belastingaftrek afvloeiingsregeling – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-13
Former NDP Minister of Education Ashwin Adhin was involved in discussions about the Waterkant project back in 2014.
‘Tsang schetst onjuist beeld over project Waterkant’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-19
Ashwin Adhin is the chairman of the National Assembly to whom the villagers wrote a letter expressing their concerns.
‘Chinezen werken met dat spul uit zakken op concessie Grassalco’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-19
The meeting was canceled after waiting for Edgar Sampie, as the coalition lacked a quorum due to his absence.
‘Mijn afwezigheid in parlement had niets te maken met chantage’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-28