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Alliance du Changement: The Announcement of 60 Candidates
The Alliance du Changement has unveiled its list of 60 candidates in an official presentation held on Monday, October 21. This comprehensive list is critical as the alliance prepares for the upcoming elections. Below is a detailed overview of the candidates, categorized by their respective constituencies.
Constituency No. 1: Port-Louis-Ouest-GRNO
- Gilles Fabrice DAVID: An environmental engineer and president of the youth wing of the MLP, David was elected as a deputy in 2019. He is 44 years old and married.
- Ariane NAVARRE-MARIE: A former journalist and educator, she serves as the deputy leader of the MMM and was also elected as a deputy in 2019.
- Kugan PARAPEN: An economics graduate from Warwick University, he currently works as Chief Investment Officer and a spokesperson for economic issues at ReA. He is 39, married, and a proud father.
Constituency No. 2: Port-Louis-Sud-Port-Louis-Centre
- Osman MAHOMED: A civil engineer and former president of the Maurice Ile Durable Commission, Mahomed has previously served as general director of NHDC, and was elected as a deputy in 2014 and 2019. He is married and the father of two children.
- Dr. Farhad AUMEER: An obstetrics and gynecology consultant, Dr. Aumeer was also the former president of the CCI and elected in 2019. He is married and the father of three children.
- Reza UTEEM: An experienced lawyer, Uteem has been elected as a deputy three times (2010, 2014, 2019) and is 52 years old. He is married and has five children.
Constituency No. 3: Port-Louis-Est-Port-Louis-Maritime
- Shakeel MOHAMED: A lawyer and former minister, Mohamed previously served as the opposition leader and was elected as a deputy in 2019. He is a father to four children.
- Ehsan JUMAN: The general manager of E. Juman, he has also served as deputy mayor of Port-Louis and was elected in 2019. He is married and has four children.
- Aadil AMEER MEEA: A business director and consultant, MEEA is the deputy leader of the MMM and has been elected in 2010, 2014, and 2019. He is married and the father of two children.
Constituency No. 4: Port-Louis-Nord-Montagne-Longue
- Ashok SUBRON: A prominent trade unionist and educator, Subron is a founding member and spokesperson for Rezistans ek Alternativ and has been active in socio-ecological transformation for over 40 years.
- Anabelle SAVABADDY: A consultant and former presenter, Savabaddy is married with four children.
- Ludovic CASERNE: He specializes in maritime export and supply chain management and is a former municipal advisor.
Constituency No. 5: Triolet/Pamplemousses
- Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM, GCSK FRCP: A physician and former Prime Minister, Ramgoolam also led the opposition and is the head of the Labour Party.
- Ranjiv WOOCHIT: Currently an executive director and deputy who was elected in 2019, Woocheet is the former president of the northern district council. He is married with three children.
- Kaviraj ROOKNY: A general manager with extensive expertise in finance and real estate, Rookny holds various qualifications and is 42 years old, married with two children.
Constituency No. 6: Grand-Baie/Poudre d’Or
- Mahend GUNGAPARSAD: The former rector and educator has been elected as a deputy in 2019.
- Nitish BEEJAN: A consultant and course lecturer at the Open University, Beejan is 35 years old and married.
- Ram ETWAREEA: A former economic and finance section chief and journalist, Etwareea holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University Broadway and is a father.
Constituency No. 7: Piton/Rivière-du-Rempart
- Lutchmanah (Raj) PENTIAH: A lawyer and lecturer at UoM, Pentiah has previously served as a chief magistrate.
- Sandeep (Nitin) PRAYAG: A physician with 13 years of experience, Prayag is a social worker and founder of both the Rivière du Rempart Rotaract Club and Volunteers Without Borders. He is married and has three children.
- Kaviraj Sharma SUKON: An educational consultant and founding general director of the Open University of Mauritius, Sukon has a long-standing contribution to academia.
Constituency No. 8: Moka/Quartier-Militaire
- Dhaneshwar DAMRY: A lawyer with a TRIUM EMBA, Damry is an entrepreneur in fintech and digital economy, and a philanthropist focused on youth. He is 48, married with a daughter.
- Babita THANOO: A lecturer and member of ReA and CARES, THANOO holds a doctorate in colonial and postcolonial studies from Leeds University.
- Govinden VENKATASAMI: A director and board member of MMM, he is married with two children.
Constituency No. 9: Flacq/Bon-Acceuil
- Anil Kumar BACHOO, G.O.S.K: The former deputy prime minister and minister, Bachoo has a background as a former vice-rector and Labour Party secretary-general.
- Chandaprakash (Avinash) RAMKALAWON: An educator and business director, Ramkalawon is currently an advisor and former village council president. He is 43, married with two children.
- Raviraj Sinha BEECHOOK: A senior consultant at Inbox Communication and an event producer, Beechoook has served in various roles and is married with one son.
Constituency No. 10: Montagne-Blanche/GRSE
- Reza SAUMTALLY: The CEO of OCEP College, he holds an MBA and various degrees. He is 50 and married with a child.
- Avinash RAMTOHUL: A company director with a wealth of academic qualifications, he is an independent cybersecurity consultant and a father.
- Chetan BABOOLALL: A member of the HONORABLE SOCIETY OF THE MIDDLE TEMPLE, London, he studied law at CITY UNIVERSITY, London. He is 46, married with two children.
Constituency No. 11: Rose-Belle/Vieux-Grand-Port
- Ashley RAMDASS: A lawyer and former executive partner at ENSafrica, Ramdass is married with three children.
- Anishta BABOORAM: A law professor with a past at the NHRC and the High Commission in London, she has advised the gender equality ministry.
- Manoj SEEBURN: A lawyer and former president of the Mahébourg Rotary Club, Seeburn has managed the House at Buckingham Palace. He is married with a daughter.
Constituency No. 12: Mahébourg/Plaine-Magnien
- Dhananjay (Ritish) RAMFUL: A lawyer and secretary-general of the LP, Ramful has been a deputy since 2014 and 2019. He is married with two children.
- Kevin C. LUKEERAM: A lawyer at Gavin Glover SC Chambers and legal expert, he is married with two children.
- Tony APPOLLON: A company director who is 49 years old, married, and has a child.
Constituency No. 13: Rivière-des-Anguilles/Souillac
- Rajen Narsinghen: A lawyer specializing in constitutional law and human rights, he is a former head of the law department at the University of Malta.
- Rubna Dawreeawoo: A 39-year-old lawyer and former part-time lecturer, she serves as vice-president of the women’s league of the LP.
- Roshan Jhummun: The former interim rector, Jhummun is also an educator, 50 years old, married with two children.
Constituency No. 14: Savanne/Rivière-Noire
- Véronique Leu-Govind: Director of sales and marketing, she serves as a village and district councilor and is a founding member and president of ND.
- Ravin Jagarnath: A businessman and former president of Grand Port/Savanne, Jagarnath is the municipal councilor for Savanne. He is 64, married with two children.
- Arvin Babajee: A lawyer and former lecturer, Babajee is married with two children.
Constituency No. 15: La Caverne/Phoenix
- Kushal Lobine: A lawyer and founding member of ND, he is a current deputy.
- Patrick Assirvaden: The president of the LP and an incumbent deputy, he is a former PPS and head of the CEB.
- Fawzi Allymun: A chief project developer and social worker, Allymun has previously contested municipal and general elections.
Constituency No. 16: Vacoas/Floréal
- Joanna Berenger: A lawyer and deputy, Berenger chairs the MMM’s Sustainable Development Committee. She is a mother of two.
- Jyoti Jeetun: A former group CEO with an MBA and PhD from Warwick University, she is married with two children.
- Mahendra Goondeea: A general manager, he is married and has two children.
Constituency No. 17: Curepipe/Midlands
- Michael Sik Yuen: A former minister and current deputy, Sik Yuen is also an entrepreneur.
- Ajay Gunness: The deputy leader of the MMM and former minister has also served as a PPS and is an education consultant. He is married with two children.
- Richard Duval: A founding member of the New Democrats, he is a former PPS and current deputy.
Constituency No. 18: Belle-Rose/Quatre-Bornes
- Arvin Boolell: A former minister and opposition leader, Boolell’s experience includes substantial political involvement.
- Stéphanie Anquetil: A tourism and hospitality consultant, she has been a deputy since 2010, 2014, and 2019.
- Vedasingam (Veda) Baloomoody: A lawyer and MMM treasurer, Baloomoody is married with three children.
Constituency No. 19: Stanley/Rose-Hill
- Paul Berenger, GCSK: A former prime minister (2003-2005) and leader of the MMM, he is married with three children.
- Deven Nagalingum: The former mayor, PPS, and deputy leader of the MMM, he is married with two children.
- Sydney Pierre: An executive in the hospitality and conservation sectors, he holds degrees from Birmingham University and ESSEC in France. He is 53, married, and has four children.
Constituency No. 20: Beau-Bassin/Petite-Rivière
- Rajesh Bhagwan: Elected as a deputy in this constituency since 1983, Bhagwan has been re-elected in each subsequent general election and is a former minister and secretary-general of the MMM.
- Karen Foo Kune: A company director and MP, Foo Kune was a councilor in Beau Bassin/Rose Hill. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science from Monash University, Australia, and is 43 years old, a mother.
- Franco Quirin: A marketing consultant, deputy, and former councilor and mayor of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill, Quirin is 62 years old and married.
The announcement of these candidates marks a significant step forward for the Alliance du Changement as they mobilize for the upcoming elections, showcasing a diverse field of experienced individuals from various sectors.
Source: Defi Media
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