PM Modi congratulates Navin Ramgoolam on Mauritius poll win as Pravind Jugnauth concedes
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PM Modi congratulates Navin Ramgoolam on Mauritius poll win as Pravind Jugnauth concedes

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Navin Ramgoolam on Monday to congratulate him on his victory in the parliamentary polls and said he was looking forward to working closely with him to strengthen the "special and unique partnership" between the two countries. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth has reportedly accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election. Navin Ramgoolam, 77, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, is set to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean archipelago, according to media reports. "Look forward to working closely together to strengthen our special and unique partnership," the Prime Minister said.

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PM Modi meets Joe Biden at G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, says 'always a delight'
1 month ago

PM Modi meets Joe Biden at G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, says 'always a delight'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and shared a picture of their meeting on his X account. #WATCH | Handshake by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil pic.twitter.com/dJKxpJhekR — ANI November 18, 2024 Prime Minister …

Navin Ramgoolam returns as new PM of Mauritius after massive electoral win
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Navin Ramgoolam returns as new PM of Mauritius after massive electoral win

Firstpost  

Navin Ramgoolam was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Mauritius for a third term after his alliance of change coalition’s sweeping victory in the parliamentary elections, marking his return to power after a decade and knocking out the ruling coalition Navin Ramgoolam was sworn in for his third stint as prime minister of Mauritius on Wednesday after his …

Mauritian Voters Hand Ramgoolam Fourth Term as Prime Minister
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Mauritian Voters Hand Ramgoolam Fourth Term as Prime Minister

Live Mint  

-- Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who served three terms as prime minister of Mauritius before being voted out a decade ago, reclaimed the top post after his four-party coalition won elections by a landslide. Ramgoolam’s Alliance du Changement secured all the parliamentary seats in the Indian Ocean island nation’s 20 constituencies, the state-owned Mauritius Broadcasting Corp. reported. Incumbent leader Pravind Kumar Jugnauth …

Mauritius opposition wins country’s election by a landslide
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Mauritius opposition wins country’s election by a landslide

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country’s election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country’s parliament in a major rejection of the current government. According to results released at various constituencies across the country throughout Monday, the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth failed to get any of the 62 seats available for voters …

Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election
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Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election

China Daily  

Supporters of the Alliance du Changement chant slogans from atop a vehicle as they celebrate following the announcement of initial results of Mauritius' legislative election, in Plaine Magnien on November 11, 2024. PORT-LOUIS -- The Alliance of Change, the opposition coalition led by former Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, won Sunday's parliamentary election in the island country. According to final …

Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election
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Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-12 09:50 Supporters of the Alliance du Changement chant slogans from atop a vehicle as they celebrate following the announcement of initial results of Mauritius' legislative election, in Plaine Magnien on November 11, 2024. PORT-LOUIS -- The Alliance of Change, the opposition coalition led by former Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, won Sunday's parliamentary election in the …

Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election
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Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-12 09:50 Supporters of the Alliance du Changement chant slogans from atop a vehicle as they celebrate following the announcement of initial results of Mauritius' legislative election, in Plaine Magnien on November 11, 2024. PORT-LOUIS -- The Alliance of Change, the opposition coalition led by former Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, won Sunday's parliamentary election in the …

Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election
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Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election

Al Jazeera  

Former prime minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show. Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has won a landslide victory in Mauritius’s parliamentary vote, the election commission said. The Office of the Electoral Commissioner said on Tuesday that Rangoolam and his Alliance of Change coalition won 62.6 percent of the vote, securing the …

Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election
1 month, 1 week ago

Mauritius's opposition coalition wins legislative election

China Daily  

Supporters of the Alliance du Changement chant slogans from atop a vehicle as they celebrate following the announcement of initial results of Mauritius' legislative election, in Plaine Magnien on November 11, 2024. PORT-LOUIS -- The Alliance of Change, the opposition coalition led by former Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, won Sunday's parliamentary election in the island country. According to final …

Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a ‘huge’ election defeat
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Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a ‘huge’ election defeat

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Mauritius’ ruling coalition is set for a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth told reporters Monday, acknowledging the rejection of his Militant Socialist Movement even as vote-counting continued. Jugnauth, in office since 2017, had been seeking another five-year term in the Indian Ocean island nation, but his government faced corruption allegations after recordings of …

Mauritius' prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a 'huge' election defeat
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Mauritius' prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a 'huge' election defeat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mauritius' ruling coalition is set …

PM Modi congratulates 'friend' Ramgoolam on winning Mauritius elections, invites him to India
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PM Modi congratulates 'friend' Ramgoolam on winning Mauritius elections, invites him to India

Firstpost  

“Had a warm conversation with my friend Dr Navin Ramgoolam, congratulating him on his historic electoral victory. Look forward to working closely together to strengthen our special and unique partnership,” said PM Modi in a post on X Hours after Mauritius incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth conceded defeat in the Sunday’s parliamentary election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated …

'Population has decided to choose another team': Mauritius PM says party headed for defeat in Sunday's vote
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'Population has decided to choose another team': Mauritius PM says party headed for defeat in Sunday's vote

Firstpost  

“L’Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” said Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, on September 22, 2023. Reuters File Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind …

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election
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Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looks set to take over the post of prime minister for a third time. Pravind Jugnauth, the incumbent prime minister of Mauritius, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is headed for a major loss. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth, serving as prime minister since 2017, told reporters on …

Mauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term
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Mauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — People in Mauritius voted Sunday for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in one of Africa’s most stable democracies. Jugnauth’s government has faced criticism recently after it banned social media websites following a wiretapping scandal in which recorded conversations involving politicians, businesspeople, activists and journalists …

Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?
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Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?

Al Jazeera  

Some one million eligible voters in the Indian Ocean Mauritius will head out to vote on Sunday amid an explosive scandal that has implicated government figures in a covert wiretapping operation. Jugnauth’s greatest legacy will perhaps be his government’s success in wresting the Chagos Islands back from the UK, which took over the island as a condition for Mauritian independence …

Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone’s minds
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Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone’s minds

Live Mint  

By Villen Anganan PORT LOUIS - Mauritius holds a parliamentary election on Sunday with incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals all promising to tackle a cost of living crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago. "The alliance led by the prime minister is selling the economic prosperity card, with promises of more money to different segments of …

Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone’s minds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone’s minds

Live Mint  

By Villen Anganan PORT LOUIS, Nov 10 - Mauritius holds a parliamentary election on Sunday with incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals all promising to tackle a cost of living crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago. "The alliance led by the prime minister is selling the economic prosperity card, with promises of more money to different …

The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The island of Mauritius, praised as an African success story, will hold its national election

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius will hold a national election Sunday, when Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth seeks to win a second term as leader of a nation often praised as one of Africa’s success stories. The World Bank has described Mauritius, a former colony of sugar plantations, as a “beacon of success for sub-Saharan Africa” and …

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH
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'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, on Monday, met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in the national capital amid frayed relations between the two nations. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely," Jaishankar wrote on social media after the meeting in New Delhi. Before meeting Muizzu, Jaishankar held a series of meetings with other invited …

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi swearing-in ceremony: Nepal PM Prachanda to travel to India on June 9

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will undertake a three-day visit to India from June 9 during which he is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, an official said. The meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Prachanda endorsed Mr. Prachanda's India visit. The Prime Minister will leave for New Delhi on Sunday …

'We remain committed to deepening ties...': PM Modi to Meloni after Italy PM wishes him for electoral victory
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'We remain committed to deepening ties...': PM Modi to Meloni after Italy PM wishes him for electoral victory

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, extended gratitude to his Italian counterpart,Giorgia Meloni, for congratulating him on his third consecutive term in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Earlier on Tuesday, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' PM Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the general elections and expressed …

From Muizzu to Meloni, over 50 world leaders congratulate PM Modi for securing victory in elections
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From Muizzu to Meloni, over 50 world leaders congratulate PM Modi for securing victory in elections

India TV News  

World leaders of more than 50 nations, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the general elections and expressed their desire to work closely with him. "We noted the results of India’s general election and extend …

Italy's Meloni Wishes Modi On Winning Third Term, PM Says 'Committed To Deepening Strategic Partnership'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy's Meloni Wishes Modi On Winning Third Term, PM Says 'Committed To Deepening Strategic Partnership'

News 18  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning a third consecutive term and said she will continue to work together with the Indian government to deepen ties between Italy and India. Certa che continueremo a lavorare insieme per rafforzare l’amicizia che unisce Italia e India e consolidare la cooperazione sui diversi temi che ci …

How are relations between India and Mauritius? Know history and significance
9 months, 1 week ago

How are relations between India and Mauritius? Know history and significance

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu has embarked on a three-day official visit to Mauritius, the sixth Indian president to do so, and has been invited as the Chief Guest for Mauritius National Day celebrations. The visit underscores the longstanding and enduring ties between India and Mauritius, who established diplomatic relations in 1948 and have become key trading partners in the Asian continent. …

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto
10 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the newly elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and said that he is looking forward to the strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia,” PM Modi said. Branded as the “reformed” general, Prabowo Subianto …

PM Modi, President Muizzu agree to set up core group to further deepen India-Maldives ties
1 year ago

PM Modi, President Muizzu agree to set up core group to further deepen India-Maldives ties

The Hindu  

India and the Maldives on Friday agreed to set up a core group to further deepen their partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “productive” meeting with newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the UN’s COP 28 climate summit. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders discussed ways to further bolster India-Maldives relations in …

Change in the Maldives: The Hindu Editorial on the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu
1 year, 2 months ago

Change in the Maldives: The Hindu Editorial on the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu

The Hindu  

The Maldives has chosen a new leader, replacing President Ibu Solih, who won by a landslide in 2018, with Mohamed Muizzu, the Mayor of Male and the choice of the previous ruling party, the PPM. Mr. Muizzu won Saturday’s presidential run-off that followed an inconclusive first round in which no candidate crossed 50% of the vote, winning nearly 54% to …

PM Modi to Meet Mauritius, Bangladesh PMs, African Union Chief before Meeting with Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi to Meet Mauritius, Bangladesh PMs, African Union Chief before Meeting with Biden

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday, according to the Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Modi will also meet French President Emmanuel Macron and Comoros President Azali Assoumani who is the current chairperson of the African Union during the weekend, the Hindustan Times said in its …

Before President Biden meeting, PM Modi to meet Mauritius PM and African Union head during G20
1 year, 3 months ago

Before President Biden meeting, PM Modi to meet Mauritius PM and African Union head during G20

Hindustan Times  

As the Narendra Modi government gears up for the G20 Summit this weekend, the Indian Prime Minister will hold bilateral conversations with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina followed by his scheduled meeting cum dinner with US President Joe Biden on Friday. It was at PM Modi instance that the African Union was invited to the …

Will Rishi Sunak be a ‘living bridge’? Meet the many other world leaders of Indian origin
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Rishi Sunak be a ‘living bridge’? Meet the many other world leaders of Indian origin

The Hindu  

While Indian origin leaders around the world — from U.K. and Portugal to Suriname — are helping strengthen diplomatic ties, they also bring attention to India’s current politics of division “I hate Indians, they are beastly people with beastly religion,” Winston Churchill, the wartime British prime minister, once said about his country’s colonial subjects. For many in India, there is …

Mauritian PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth to visit India from 17-24 April
2 years, 8 months ago

Mauritian PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth to visit India from 17-24 April

Firstpost  

Jugnauth will participate in the ground-breaking ceremony of the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar on 19 April and the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit in Gandhinagar on 20 April, along with Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will pay an eight-day visit to India beginning Sunday to further strengthen the vibrant ties between …

Mauritius PM, wife to visit India from April 17-24: MEA
2 years, 8 months ago

Mauritius PM, wife to visit India from April 17-24: MEA

India Today  

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth and his wife Kobita Jugnauth, along with a high-level delegation, will be visiting India from April 17 to 24, said MEA in a statement issued on Saturday. The MEA statement read, "The visiting dignitary will participate in the Ground-Breaking Ceremony of the WHO-Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in …

PM Modi, Jugnauth Jointly Inaugurate, Launch India-assisted Projects in Mauritius
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi, Jugnauth Jointly Inaugurate, Launch India-assisted Projects in Mauritius

News 18  

Cooperation between India and Mauritius, including in maritime security, has translated the vision of SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region – into action, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Modi made these remarks after he along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated India-assisted social housing units project in Mauritius virtually. In his remarks, …

PM Modi launches India-assisted projects with Mauritius counterpart Pravin Kumar Jugnauth
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi launches India-assisted projects with Mauritius counterpart Pravin Kumar Jugnauth

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a slew of projects with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravin Kumar Jugnauth. It was our privilege to honour him with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2020: PM @narendramodi — PMO India January 20, 2022 The two dignitaries also launched the Civil Service College and 8MW Solar PV Farm projects in Mauritius that are being …

India, Mauritius partnership to soar even higher in coming years: PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

India, Mauritius partnership to soar even higher in coming years: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Asserting that Mauritius is the heart of India's development partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the ties between New Delhi and Port Louis are "destined to soar even higher" in the coming years. Speaking at the inauguration of Supreme Court building in Mauritius, Prime Minister Modi said that the two countries friendship draws strength from the past …

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