The Democratic Alternative '91 (, DA'91) is a liberal political party in Suriname.

History

The DA '91 was founded in 1991 when it split off from the National Party of Suriname. The party was founded shortly before the 1991 general election. The intention had been to establish the party in 1991 but the "Telephone Coup" that removed President Ramsewak Shankar from office interfered with the planning.

Winston Jessurun was one of the founders, together with Gerard Brunings. that won 31.6% of the popular vote and 14 out of 51 seats in the National Assembly. Out of these 14, one seat went to DA'91.

For the 2015 elections, DA'91 entered the elections as part of the political alliance V7.

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