The proposed name change of the Progressive Reform Party (VHP) has not been widely discussed within the party, according to Deputy Chairman Asis Gajadien. He emphasized that, as far as known, the idea stems from party leader Chan Santokhi and does not represent an official stance or decision by the party’s governing bodies. Santokhi mentioned the proposal during a radio interview on ABC. Gajadien stated that the VHP does not need a new name but rather genuine reform. ‘If the party wants to maintain its role as a broad people’s movement, it must stop focusing on symbolic changes and instead prioritize structural reforms: more internal democracy, honest leadership, and credible renewal,’ he told Starnieuws. The deputy chairman warned that without a course correction, any name change would remain an empty gesture—a façade that fails to address underlying challenges. ‘The VHP has a rich history, but its future depends on its willingness to regain the people’s trust. Not by changing names, but through actions and leadership that serve the people,’ Gajadien stressed.