National Democratic Party (Kafuristan)

The National Democratic Party (Kaf. الحزب الوطني الديمقراطى Al-Ḥizb Al-Waṭaniy Ad-Dīmūqrāṭi) is a centre-right political party in Kafuristan. It was founded by Zayn Nasri in 3319.

Following the short-lived Nord government the NDP entered into coalition with the National Party for the Kafuri Resurrection under the Alfarsi Government. The government lasted under a year before early elections were called in 3326, resulting in the current Nasri Government.

Politically the NDP is most visibly an economically liberal party. Amidst tensions with the Badaran Royal Red Vanguard Society in 3329, the NDP also embraced nationalistic stances.

History
The National Democratic Party was originally founded as the Freedom & Justice Party (FJP) in May 3319. A party of the name had previously existed in Kafurstan, but the two have no relation. The FJP contested in its first parliamentary election in 3320, becoming the sole opposition to the Nord minority party. By the end of 3324 the Nord party dissolved and the FJP declared control of the parliament.

In February 3325 early elections were called by the restored National Party for the Kafuri Resurrection. The FJP and Baathists entered into a coalition government, creating the Alfarsi Government. During this period the Nord established republic was dismantled and the constitutional monarchy restored.

With the government reformed early elections were again called in April 3326. The FJP won the majority and formed the Nasri Government, a continued coalition with the Baathists. At the end of 3326 the FJP changed its name to the National Democratic Party. Around this time the NDP began embracing more nationalist and interventionist policy. Among some circles within the NDP talk of republicanism also stirred.

During the Nasri Government Kafuristan entered into confrontation with the Royal Red Vanguard Society of Badara. In 3324, days prior to the Alfarsi Government the organization announced its murdering of Kafuri expatriates in Badara, among other anti-Kafuri acts. Little occurred in reaction to these incidents. After the Vanguard's violent occupation of the Zardic embassy in Badara, Prime Minister Zayn Nasri and Foreign Minister Samir al-Aziz issued a condemnation of the organization and its leader. This was followed by the formation of a government list of radical organizations, as well as calls to prosecute any Vanguard members found within Kafuri jurisdiction.

Ideology
Early on in its foundation the party defined itself as adhering to liberal Abadiism. The party promoted Abadi as the state religion while urging for tolerance of other faiths. After the transformation to the NDP the party became largely silent on the issue of religion, effectively ending its religious affiliations. However the party remains a member of the Islamic Brotherhood of Majatra.

The most visible aspect of the NDP is its economic stance. Over the course of the Nasri Government many major economically liberal reforms were made. Certain aspects of the economy were either privatized or localized. Additionally taxes were cut heavily, with over 50% reductions to the corporate and luxury taxes. A flat income tax was also introduced.

The NDP appears mostly progressive in its social policy, however cuts were made in welfare programs, largely in line with its economic reforms. The party does not focus too heavily on social issues, putting emphasis on economics.

Within the NDP there are ever-increasing republican circles. Despite the restoration of the monarchy, a royal family has yet to officially take the ownership of the throne. More often than not these republicans seek Zayn Nasri to become president of Kafuristan.

Major Figures

 * Prime Minister Zayn Nasri (3326 to Present)
 * Foreign Minister Samir al-Aziz (3325 to Present)