New Political Party Targets 2 Major Corruption Loopholes in Mauritian Public Sector

Mauritian lawyer and political figure Sanjeev Teeluckdharry has officially launched a new political movement, the Congrès Citoyen Mauricien (CCM), vowing to tackle illegal financing and corruption in the island nation’s political scene.

Party Aims for Structural Reform

The CCM was presented at a press conference on Wednesday, November 12, with Teeluckdharry positioning it as a “counter-power” to the current situation.

The party is proposing structural reforms intended to rid Mauritian politics of corrupt practices and illegal funding.

Teeluckdharry directly addressed the issue of “money politics,” which he claimed turns politics into a lucrative business, stating, “The country will rot if it continues like this.”

He specifically denounced the use of fictitious names, shell companies, and nominees as a screen for money laundering.

The leader also highlighted the opaque functioning of public procurement contracts and the political system’s reliance on occult financing, stressing that the fight against corruption must become the absolute priority.

Proposals for Governance and Key Members

The CCM leader outlined plans to rationalise governance by reducing the number of ministers and institutions.

Teeluckdharry proposed following the example of Singapore by, for instance, eliminating 10 junior ministers and cutting the total number of ministers from 24 to 16.

He argued these reforms would optimise resource use and bolster transparency.

The party also unveiled a key policy document: the Citizen Welfare Centre. Its objectives are to promote economic development, innovation, investment, and social justice.

Key priorities within this plan include the reform of the health and education systems and ensuring the security of citizens, all aimed at building a more responsible governance model.

The list of founding members features figures from diverse backgrounds, including former magistrate and lawyer Sachin Boodhoo and singer/entrepreneur Krishnen Oothendee of the group Les Zilwas, underscoring the movement’s focus on inclusivity and its citizen-led nature.

A formal presentation of the CCM is scheduled for December 10, where additional figures are expected to join the movement.

Source: l’Express