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Prithvirajsing Roopun
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| 7th President of Mauritius | |
| In office 2 December 2019 – 2 December 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Pravind Jugnauth Navin Ramgoolam |
| Vice President | Eddy Boissézon |
| Preceded by | Eddy Balancy (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Dharam Gokhool |
| Acting President of Mauritius | |
| In office 2 December 2024 – 6 December 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Navin Ramgoolam |
| Minister of Arts and Culture | |
| In office 24 January 2017 – 12 November 2019 |
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| President | Ameenah Gurib (acting) Barlen Vyapoory |
| Preceded by | Dan Babboo |
| Succeeded by | Avinash Teeluck |
| In office 21 December 2016 – 23 January 2017 |
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| President | Kailash Purryag Ameenah Gurib |
| Preceded by | Seewoosagur Ramgoolam |
| Succeeded by | Navin Ramgoolam |
| Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment | |
| In office 15 December 2014 – 24 January 2017 |
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| President | Ameenah Gurib |
| Prime Minister | Anerood Jugnauth Pravind Jugnauth |
| Succeeded by | Alain Wong |
| 3rd Member of Parliament for Constituency No. 9 (Flacq and Bon Accueil) |
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| In office 5 May 2010 – 7 November 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Dharam Gokhool |
| Succeeded by | Vikram Hurdoyal |
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| Born | 24 May 1959 Quatre Bornes, British Mauritius |
| Political party | Militant Socialist Movement (1983–2019) |
| Spouse | Sayukta Roopun |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | State House |
| Profession | Attorney |
Prithvirajsing (Pradeep) Roopun is a politician from Mauritius. He was the seventh President of Mauritius from 2019 to 2024. He was born on May 24, 1959.
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About Prithvirajsing Roopun
Prithvirajsing Roopun grew up in Quatre Bornes, a town in Mauritius. He comes from a Hindu family of Indian origin.
Education and Early Career
He went to New Eton College for high school. After that, he worked as a math teacher at Eden College. In 1986, he became a lawyer. He also earned a master's degree in international business law from the University of Central Lancashire.
For over 15 years, starting in 1989, Roopun was part of the board that examines legal students. He also taught law at the University of Mauritius.
Family Life
Prithvirajsing Roopun is married to Sayukta Roopun. They have four daughters named Divya, Jyotsna, Adishta, and Vedisha.
Political Journey
Roopun started his political career in 1983. He first ran for election in 1995.
Early Roles in Government
In the 2000 general election, he was elected to represent constituency No. 14. He served as the deputy chief government whip until 2004. In 2005, he became the Minister of Local Government and Solid Waste Management.
In the 2010 general election, Roopun was elected for constituency No. 9. He served as the deputy speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius from 2010 to 2012.
Representing Mauritius in Africa
From 2010 to 2014, he was a member of the Pan African Parliament. There, he was the deputy leader of the Committee of Transport, Industry, Communications, Energy, Science, and Technology.
Ministerial Positions
From December 2014 to January 2017, Roopun was the Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment. His main job was to help reduce extreme poverty and support people in need. During this time, a plan called the "Marshall Plan Against Poverty" was created with help from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A program was also started to give money to families living in extreme poverty.
From January 2017 to November 2019, he served as the Minister of Arts and Culture. While in this role, he led an important UNESCO meeting. During this meeting, reggae music from Jamaica was added to a special list of important cultural heritage.
Becoming President of Mauritius
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Even though he did not run in the 2019 general election, Prithvirajsing Roopun was chosen to be the seventh President of Mauritius. The National Assembly of Mauritius nominated him on December 2, 2019, and he was sworn in on the same day. When he became President, he received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean award.
Awards and Honors
Mauritius:
Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) (2019)
Portugal:
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2024)
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See also
In Spanish: Prithvirajsing Roopun para niños
