Suriname elected Indian-origin Description Chandrikapersad Santokhi as President
Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi is a Surinamese politician and former chief of police who is the 9th and current President of Suriname.
After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the sole nomination for President of Suriname.
In September, 2005, Santokhi was sworn in as Minister of Justice.
Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America
Capital: Paramaribo
Population: 5.76 lakhs (2018)
Currency: Suriname Dollar
Official language: Dutch
Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi is a Surinamese politician and former chief of police who is the 9th and current President of Suriname.
After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the sole nomination for President of Suriname.
In September, 2005, Santokhi was sworn in as Minister of Justice.
Suriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America
Capital: Paramaribo
Population: 5.76 lakhs (2018)
Currency: Suriname Dollar
Official language: Dutch
