Navinchandra Ramgoolam appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Appointment
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam (77), the leader of the Labour Party, was appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Mauritius for the third time by President Prithvirajsing Roopun, after his coalition Alliance du Changement won the parliamentary election. He took the oath of office on November 13, 2024, for a 5-year term and replaced Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, who had served as PM since 2017.
- The opposition coalition secured a commanding victory with 62.6% of the vote, winning 60 of the 62 contested seats, while the People's Alliance led by Jugnauth failed to win any seat.
- It was the 12th election of Mauritius since the country attained independence in 1968.
Main Points:- (i) Navinchandra Ramgoolam is the son of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first PM of independent Mauritius, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation.
(ii) Ramgoolam, a former doctor and lawyer, became the leader of the Mauritius Labour Party (MLP) in June 1991.
(iii) He was first selected as the PM in 1995 and served until 2000, and again he became the PM in 2005, serving until 2014.
About Mauritius
Prime Minister : Navinchandra Ramgoolam
President : Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
____________________________
