Mauritius New PM: Ramgoolam Returns After a Decade

Navin Ramgoolam, 77, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Mauritius on November 13, 2024, after winning a landslide victory in the November 10 election.

Election Results and Victory

Navin Ramgoolam (77) sworn in as Mauritius Prime Minister on November 13, 2024
Alliance du Changement (ADC) coalition won landslide victory
Secured 60 out of 62 National Assembly seats
Gained 62.6% of total votes in November 10 election
Defeated incumbent PM Pravind Jugnauth's Lepep alliance
Parliamentary system: 70 members total (62 elected, 8 nominated)

Ramgoolam's Political Journey and Promises

Fourth term as Prime Minister
Previous terms: 1995-2000 and 2005-2014
Leader of the Labour Party within ADC coalition

Key campaign promises:

- Reduce cost of food, fuel, and medicines
- Raise old-age pensions
- Reorganize ports, airports, and national airline
- Remove value-added tax on necessities
- Stabilize Mauritian rupee
Pledged to "lift the country from hell"

Mauritius: Country Context and Challenges Economic Aspects

$10 billion economy
Major sectors: tourism, textiles, sugar exports
Offshore financial center
Ranked easiest place for business in Africa
GDP growth at 7.0% last year

Current Challenges:

Cost of living crisis
Public anger over declining living standards
Corruption allegations against previous government
Currency declined 1% against dollar after election

Country Profile:

Population: 1.3 million
Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian Rupee
Parliamentary democracy system
President is head of state, PM heads government
Two-thirds population of Indian origin
Known for pristine beaches and luxury tourism
Expected 1.4 million visitors this year

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