Spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius
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| Residence | Clarisse House |
| Inaugural holder | Lady Sushil Ramgoolam |
| Formation | 12 March 1968 |
| Salary | None |
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The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius is the title of the wife or husband of the Prime Minister of Mauritius. To date it has been held by only 4 women, the current holder is Lady Sarojini Jugnauth.[1][2]
Public role
The role of the Prime Ministerial Consort is not an official office and as such they are not given a salary or official duties, however, is still generally regarded as a public figure, frequently accompanying the prime minister on campaign and other public appearances, and often hosting dignitaries at the prime minister's residence. The spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius frequently participates in humanitarian and charitable work.
List of spouses of the Mauritius Prime Ministers
| Name | Term Begins | Term Ends | Prime Minister |
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| Lady Sushil Ramgoolam | 12 March 1968 | 30 June 1982 | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam |
| Lady Sarojini Jugnauth | 30 June 1982 | 15 December 1995 | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
| Veena Ramgoolam | 15 December 1995 | 11 September 2000 | Dr. Navin Ramgoolam |
| Lady Sarojini Jugnauth | 12 September 2000 | 7 October 2003 | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
| Arriane Bérenger | 7 October 2003 | 5 July 2005 | Paul Bérenger |
| Veena Ramgoolam | 5 July 2005 | 14 December 2014 | Dr. Navin Ramgoolam |
| Lady Sarojini Jugnauth | 14 December 2014 | Current | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
See also
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References
- ↑ "Mauritius". Worldsstatesmen.org. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ↑ "Prime ministers". Rulers.org. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
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