The People's Party (, abbreviated НС/NS) was a

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History

The party was established in 1990, after a multi-party system was introduced in Montenegro, and was named after the historical People's Party. Notable party founders include Novak Kilibarda, Matija Bećković, Božidar Bojović, Pavle Milić,

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, Dragan Šoć, Momir Vojvodić and

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. The People's Party opposed

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's regime in

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and his supporters in Montenegro during the 1990s. It joined DPS and SDP in 1998 election, and it participated in

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with the two until 2001. But, when DPS and SDP openly stated that they are proponents of full Montenegrin independence. People's Party of Montenegro left the coalition and the Government. Afterwards, it was mostly in coalition with pro-union with Serbia parties. After the

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, the People's Party refused to acknowledge the result due to allegations of irregularities. After failing to achieve parliamentary status in

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and 2012 elections, People's Party activity significantly decreased, but it remained formally active until its dissolution in 2017.

Elections

Party leadership

* Novak Kilibarda, 1990–2000 * Dragan Šoć, 2000–2006 * Predrag Popović, 2006–2021 *

, 2011–2016

References

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