Erk Democratic Party

The Erk Democratic Party (Uzbek: "Erk" Demokratik Partiyasi) is a political party in Uzbekistan formed in 1990 as a pro-independent party in the Soviet Union. It was the first registered political party in the history of Uzbekistan. Its charter was registered at the Ministry of Justice, Certificate of registration dated 3 September 1991, No. 039, which was signed by the minister of justice before the adoption of the law of Uzbekistan on political parties. The principal goals of activities, as written in the certificate on registration, are "the foundation of the independent democratic republic for Uzbekistan." Since 1993, its headquarters have been in Istanbul, Turkey.

This article is about the current Uzbek party. For the historic party, see Erk (historic party).
Erk Democratic Party
“Erk” demokratik partiyasi
AbbreviationEDP
LeaderMuhammad Salih
General SecretaryAtanazar Arifov
FounderMuhammad Salih
Founded30 April 1990 (1990-04-30)
Registered19 September 1991 (1991-09-19)
Banned1993 (1993)
HeadquartersPushkin St. 1, Tashkent
NewspaperErk
IdeologyNational conservatism
Political positionRight-wing
National affiliationPeople's Movement of Uzbekistan
Colours  Blue
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