The Botswana Congress Party is a social-democratic political party in Botswana, founded in 1998 as split from the Botswana National Front, led by Micheal Dingake from 1998 to 2001. In 2001Otlaadisa Koosaletse became its leader. In 2005 Gilson Saleshando defeated Koosaletse to lead the party. Botswana Congress Party or BCP as its is known is the third largest party in Botswana. It has two affiliate political movements; New Democratic Front and Social Democratic Party. At the last elections, 30 October 2004, the party won 16.6% of popular votes and 1 out of 57 seats. The sole BCP member of parliament is Dumelang Saleshando the son of the BCP president. Dumelang is also the BCP publicity secretary (Spokesperson). He is seen in Botswana politics as the most outspoken Member of Parliament in Botswana. It is often referred to as the fastest growing political party in Botswana. Political parties Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A political party is a political organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... Botswana National Front is the main opposition political party in Botswana. ... Politics of Botswana Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Botswana ...

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