Historic Shift in Mauritius Leadership: Ramgoolam's Triumph

Narendra Modi congratulated Naveen Ramgoolam on his electoral victory in Mauritius, marking a historic leadership change. Modi expressed intent to enhance the partnership between India and Mauritius, following the defeat of Pravind Jugauth's coalition. Ramgoolam will now lead the Indian Ocean nation.

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, extended his congratulations to Navin Ramgoolam after the latter's significant victory in the Mauritius parliamentary polls. Modi expressed eagerness to strengthen the special relationship between India and Mauritius, which now enters a new chapter under Ramgoolam's leadership.

According to media reports, Ramgoolam, aged 77, will become the leader of the Indian Ocean island nation, steering the Alliance of Change coalition to victory. This marks a notable transition of power following the acknowledgment of defeat by Pravind Jugnauth's L'Alliance Lepep coalition.

Modi's warm interaction with his counterpart was shared in a post on the social platform X, where he emphasized the significance of this electoral triumph and the shared goals for future cooperative endeavors between the two countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)