Hours after Mauritius incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth conceded defeat in the Sunday’s parliamentary election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Mauritian leader Navin Ramgoolam, who is all set to take over the PM’s post for the third time, and invited him to India.
Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Had a warm conversation with my friend Dr Navin Ramgoolam, congratulating him on his historic electoral victory. I wished him great success in leading Mauritius and extended an invitation to visit India. Look forward to working closely together to strengthen our special and unique partnership.”
Conceding defeat earlier in the day, Jugnauth said that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat following Sunday’s parliamentary election.
“L’Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” Reuters quoted Jugnauth as saying.
Voters went to the polls to elect lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances.
Whichever party or coalition gets more than half the seats in parliament also wins the prime minister’s post.
With inputs from agencies
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PM Modi congratulates ‘friend’ Ramgoolam on winning Mauritius elections, invites him to India
