Political party in Madagascar
Young Malagasies Determined [ 1] (Malagasy : T anora Malag asy V onona , TGV ), sometimes translated as Determined Malagasy Youth [ 2] or Ready Young Malagasies ,[ 3] is a political movement and party in Madagascar . It is headed by the current President , Andry Rajoelina , who organized it prior to the Antananarivo mayoral election in 2007.
The term TGV is also a reference to Andry Rajoelina's nickname, a reference to the French high-speed train TGV and to Rajoelina's fast-mover's personality.
Politically, TGV states that it promotes government transparency , the development of infrastructure, and multigenerational politics.[ 4] It is the main centre-left rival of the centre-right Tiako I Madagasikara , and currently holds a majority in the National Assembly .
It was part of the coalition Together with President Andry Rajoelina (Isika Rehetra Miaraka amin’i Andry Rajoelina , or IRD) for the 2019 Malagasy parliamentary election . In the 2023 Malagasy presidential election and 2024 Malagasy parliamentary election he used to call it 'IRMAR' (Isika Rehetra Miaraka Amin’i Andry Rajoelina) .[ 5]
Election results
Presidential
National Assembly
Election
Leader
Votes
%
Seats
+/–
Position
Government
2013
Andry Rajoelina
669,394
17.30%
New
1st
Majority Coalition
2019
1,402,480
34.77%
35
1st
Majority Government
2024
2,184,887
40.39%
1st
Majority Government
References
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